[UA] Re: Brazil RPG? Very OT

[Matthew R. Norwood]

I always assumed that it was a reference to the fabled land after which
the country Brazil was named. Brazil is a Celtic name for a mythical
magical island, and corresponds closely to Tir Nan Og, Arcadia, the
Happy Hunting Grounds, Elysium, etcetera. Lowrie's dream-world in the
movie -- particularly the pastoral fantasy at the end -- were, I assume,
the "Brazil" Gilliam was referring to. This fits with the dream-world
theme throughout his movies.

http://www.flamemag.dircon.co.uk/brazil.htm

Matt Norwood

> > > This reminds me: why is the movie called that? I loved
> > > the movie, but it
> > > struck me as odd that it had no relation whatsoever to
> > > the country.
> >
> > If I recall the commentary track from the DVD, the opening 
> scene was 
> > supposed to show a lush rain forest.  Then a huge patch would be 
> > destroyed as the wood is made into paper which goes onto someone's 
> > desk in an office in England (or wherever the movie takes place).
> >
> > So, I guess they chose Brazil because it is a country that elicits 
> > images of tranquility and harmony (the jungle part; not the urban 
> > parts).  Then it's tronced upon by the urban necessities.
> >
> > I forget why they decided to scrap that intro.  But the terrorist 
> > bombing was appropriate enough.
> >
> > And I dig the song.
> >
> > Kevin



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