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Front Row: Terry Gilliam

02/10/2015

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam discusses his life as a film director, screenwriter, Python and animator.

Terry Gilliam discusses his journey from working class Minnesota to becoming an animator, member of Monty Python and one of the most inventive film directors of modern times.

Terry Gilliam discusses how an idyllic childhood in working class Minnesota led to his unique and anarchic style of cut out animation; and on to becoming a member of Monty Python, and one of the most inventive film directors of modern times. 

In an extended interview he talks to John Wilson about the influences on his work and his recurring themes - of the battle against bureaucracy, surveillance and consumerist greed.

Presenter John Wilson
Producer Ella-mai Robey.

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