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Similarities to BRAZIL and 8 1/2

posted 17 years ago by penjamin71
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I recently just saw 8 1/2 for the first time and loved it, but I was wondering if anyone else had noticed some similarities to Terry Gilliam's Brazil and Roman Copalla's CQ. I'm well aware that Gilliam has stated Fellini as a big influence to him and I think it really shows in Brazil. The dream sequences, bizzare camera movements, bizzare costumes, etc. However, I was wondering if anyone knew whether Copalla has stated him as an influence because CQ has such a similiar story line (a man struggling to make a movie involving space ships who falls in love with more than one woman in Europe in the 60s) (as well as dream sequences). What I find even more odd is how similiar the character of Guido in 8 1/2 and the character of Enzo in CQ. I also think that actress Elodie Bouchez (Marlene in CQ) looks incredibly like Barbara Steele (Gloria in 8 1/2). Sorry to sound like a nerd, but any thoughts?

[–] jcstucke 17 years ago

CQ has a lot of Fellini type shots and themes. I noticed it too.

[–] dukeofauge 17 years ago

Been a while since I saw it, 8-1/2 is definitely a big influence, but what about Godard's Le Mepris? The screening room scene with Gerard Depardeu similar to the one with Jack Palance?

[–] mrliteral 15 years ago

So...what is it about CQ you find similar to Brazil? It's the subject of the thread but you didn't say another word about it...focus, please.

http://moviesonthemind.blogspot.com/

[–] WarpedRecord 13 years ago

This is very much like "8 1/2" – a little too much for my tastes, actually – but I don't seen any resemblance to "Brazil." Could you elaborate?