{"product_id":"9781538103654-a-book-about-the-film-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-all-the-references-from-assyrians-to-zeffirelli","title":"Larsen Darl - A Book About The Film Monty Python's Life Of Brian All The References From Assyrians To Zeffirelli - Hardcover","description":"Binding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\nDescription: As a follow - up to their first true feature film Monty Python and the Holy Grail the comic troupe next decided to tackle a shadow version of the Christ story. Shot in the Middle East and produced during Margaret Thatcher's ascendant years the film satirized among other matters authoritarianism and religious zealotry. Upon its release Monty Python's Life of Brian was both a critical and commercial success and has been since hailed as one of the greatest comedies of all time. But the film also faced backlash from religious groups for its blasphemy perceived or otherwise. In A Book about the Film Monty Python's Life of Brian: All of the References from Assyrians to Zeffirelli Darl Larsen identifies and examines the plethora of cultural historical and topical allusions in the film. In this resource Larsen delineates virtually every allusion and reference that appears in the film from first - century Jerusalem through 1970s Great Britain. Organized chronologically by scene the entries in this cultural history cover literary and metaphoric allusions symbolisms names peoples and places as well as the many social cultural and historical elements that populate this film. By closely examining each scene this book explores the Pythons comparisons of the Roman and British Empires and of Pilate and Margaret Thatcher. In addition Larsen helps to situate Life of Brian in the Jesus re - examination of the postwar period while also taking a close look at the terror groups of first - century Judea and the modern world. A Book about the Film Monty Python's Life of Brian will appeal to scholars of history film British culture and pop culture as well as to the many fans of this iconic group.\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: A Book About The Film Monty Python's Life Of Brian All The References From Assyrians To Zeffirelli\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthor(s): Larsen Darl\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003cbr\u003e\nBarcode: 9781538103654\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 496 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\nPublication Date: 2\/15\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Films, Cinema","brand":"Larsen Darl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49620411121969,"sku":"IN-G-9781538103654","price":69.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/6759\/9594\/files\/9781538103654.jpg?v=1724697127","url":"https:\/\/bookdelivered.com\/products\/9781538103654-a-book-about-the-film-monty-pythons-life-of-brian-all-the-references-from-assyrians-to-zeffirelli","provider":"Book Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}