Es ist nur ein Zustand des Geistes.
Sam Lowry ist ein kleiner Angestellter im Archiv des allmächtigen „Ministeriums für Information“ (M.O.I.) in einer düsteren, bürokratisierten und technisierten Welt. In seinen Träumen trifft er als geflügelter Held in schimmernder Rüstung eine blonde Schönheit in wallendem Weiß. Im wirklichen Leben möchte er gerne unauffällig leben. Seine einflussreiche Mutter, die mit ihrer Freundin um den besseren Schönheitschirurgen konkurriert, arrangiert eine Beförderung, die Sam aber ablehnt.
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Jonathan Pryce
Sam Lowry
Jonathan Pryce delivers a masterful performance as Sam Lowry in Terry Gilliam's dystopian satire "Brazil." As the film's beleaguered protagonist, Pryce encapsulates the essence of a man caught in the gears of a soul-crushing bureaucracy. His portrayal of Lowry is one of nuanced complexity, balancing the character's daydreaming escapism with a underlying sense of desperation and quiet rebellion. Pryce's expressive face and physicality bring a deeply human touch to the role, allowing the audience to empathize with his plight amidst the film's surreal and mechanized world. His transformation from a meek, paper-pushing government employee to a determined individual seeking love and freedom is both believable and poignant. Pryce's performance is a standout, serving as the emotional anchor of the film and providing a poignant commentary on the dehumanizing effects of totalitarian regimes.
Robert De Niro
Harry Tuttle
Robert De Niro delivered a memorable performance as Harry Tuttle in Terry Gilliam's dystopian satire "Brazil" (1985). Despite his limited screen time, De Niro's portrayal of the renegade heating engineer is both charismatic and enigmatic, providing a stark contrast to the film's bleak, bureaucratic world. Tuttle is a vigilante of sorts, illegally fixing heating systems to offer relief to the oppressed citizens of a retro-futuristic society dominated by inefficient government machinery. De Niro's Tuttle is a blend of rugged individualism and subversive wit, clad in a leather pilot's helmet and goggles, which has become an iconic image of the film. His character embodies the freedom and resourcefulness that the protagonist, Sam Lowry, yearns for in his own life. De Niro's performance is a high-energy, scene-stealing turn that adds a layer of dynamic tension and dark humor to the movie, making Tuttle not just a character but a symbol of rebellion against a dehumanizing system.
Michael Palin
Jack Lint
Michael Palin delivered a deliciously sinister performance as Jack Lint in Terry Gilliam's dystopian masterpiece, "Brazil." As the film's primary antagonist, Palin crafted a character that is both charming and chilling, a bureaucrat who embodies the soulless efficiency of a nightmarish, overly-bureaucratic society. With his affable demeanor and toothy grin, Palin's Lint is the epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing, using his position within the Ministry of Information to manipulate and torment the protagonist, Sam Lowry, all while maintaining a veneer of cordiality and friendly concern. His performance is a highlight of the film, providing a stark contrast to the surreal and oppressive world that Gilliam has created. Palin's ability to seamlessly blend dark humor with menace makes Jack Lint an unforgettable character and a standout role in Palin's diverse acting career.
Peter Vaughan
Mr. Helpmann
Peter Vaughan (* 4. April 1923 in Wem, Shropshire, England als Peter Ewart Ohm; † 6. Dezember 2016 in Mannings...
Jim Broadbent
Dr. Jaffe
Broadbent wurde in Lincoln als Sohn von Doreen und Roy Laverick Broadbent geboren. Seine Zwillingsschwester starb...