Life of Brian (film)
Date: 1979
Region: Europe
Subject: Religion
Medium: Film Video
Artist: Monty Python
Confronting Bodies: Norway, Ireland, Devon, Aberystwyth
Dates of Action: 1979
Location: Norway, Ireland, Devon, Aberystwyth
Description of Artwork: The film is a satire on politics and organized religion. It follows the adventures of Brian, a contemporary of Jesus Christ, who joins a political movement to rid Judea of the Romans and, in the process, becomes a messiah to a group of people.
The Incident: There was a great deal of controversy surrounding the film because some groups viewed it as blasphemous and making fun of the story of Christ. It was banned in Norway and Ireland and in municipalities in England.
Results of Incident: Norway lifted their ban on the film a year after the release. Ireland did not allow the film to be shown until 1987. The town of Devon revoked their ban in September 2008, and Aberystwyth in Wales lifted their ban in 2009.
Source: Release Information on IMDB
