Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979)

Special Screening: The screening on Saturday April 19 at 1pm will be accompanied by a talk from Dr. Richard Ascough, a Professor of Christian Origins at Queen University’s School of Religion (Event Details & Buy Tickets).

Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman) is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he’s not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother (Terry Jones), the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin) and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python’s signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian’s life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.