A 1985 dystopian sci-fi black comedy directed by Terry Gilliam who described it as ‘about the "craziness of our awkwardly ordered society and the desire to escape it through whatever means possible’.

Starring Robert de Niro, Bob Hoskins, Ian Holm and Michael Palin among others

Awards:

• BAFTA awards (Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects)

• Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

• nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction, Best Writing/Screenplay directly for the Screen)