This brilliantly unconventional comedy remains one of Britain’s most beloved and controversial films.
Written and performed by the legendary Monty Python troupe – Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin – the film is packed with sharp wit, absurdity, and unforgettable characters.
Following Brian Cohen (Chapman), an ordinary man mistaken for the Messiah, the film hilariously skewers religious dogma, political fanaticism, and human gullibility. Along the way, Brian encounters a host of eccentric figures, including the pompous Pontius Pilate (Palin), the revolutionary Reg (Cleese), the lisping Biggus Dickus (Idle), and his overbearing mother (Jones), who delivers the iconic line, “He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!”
Its biting humour and fearless irreverence cemented it as a national icon, despite initial bans. Decades later, Life of Brian remains an endlessly quotable, riotously funny watch, proving that its satire is as sharp and relevant as ever.
