“The Time Bandits” A heartwarming human drama in which the genius Terry Gilliam challenges traditional techniques.

A lot of attention in the award race including the Academy Awards

The completed film ``The Time Bandits'' became a big topic in Hollywood and received high praise and praise. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, with Mercedes Rule winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Although Robin Williams did not win the Best Actor Award, he did win in the same category at the Golden Globe Awards. In any case, it was the first time that Gilliam's work was praised and loved with such joy by both the audience and the industry at the same time.

With this work, Gilliam has definitely reached another level, showing off his unique qualities while suppressing his "self". This must have given him a lot of confidence, and it must have healed his wounds. I believe that by being refreshed and energized in this way, I was motivated to fight boldly in my own field again.

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As a result, at the end of the 1990s, Gilliam entered into a never-ending and chaotic battle over Don Quixote.

When I watch Gilliam holding his head in his hands and looking like he's about to go crazy in the documentary " Lost in La Mancha " (2001), I'm reminded of the memories of "The Time Bandits" where he nurtured his creativity in a calm atmosphere. It starts to feel like an Oasis that appears for a short time in the middle of the desert.

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“Terry Gilliam/The filmmaker talks about himself” by Ian Christie, translated by Akiko Hiroki, Film Art Co., Ltd. (December 1999)

"Terry Gilliam Encyclopedia"

Written by Bob McCabe, translated by Atsuko Kawaguchi, Kawade Shobo Shinsha (October 1999)

Text: USHIZU ATSUNOBU

Born in Nagasaki in 1977. When he was 3 years old, he saw ``Superman II'' with his father and became fascinated with movies. After The Graduate from Meiji University, he worked for a movie broadcasting channel and then became a movie writer. Currently, in addition to writing for Eiga.com, EYESCREAM, Real Sound Movie Club, etc., he also contributes to media press and theater programs.

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