Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
| Monty Python: The Meaning of Live | |
|---|---|
UKTV Gold | |
| Release | 13 November 2014 |
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live is a 2014 British documentary telefilm, directed by Roger Graef and James Rogan, about a 10-day series of live performances at London's O2 arena.[1] The film features interviews with Monty Python members John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin as they perform on stage together for the first time in 34 years. Also appearing are Carol Cleveland, Prof. Brian Cox, Stephen Hawking and Mike Myers. The documentary is dedicated to Graham Chapman.
As well as covering the reunion shows, the documentary recaps the Pythons' live history; from their first stage performance in 1971, to tours of the UK and Canada in 1973, the 1974
The film features behind-the-scenes footage of the reunion, ranging from the first script reading to dress rehearsals plagued by technical difficulties. Much backstage footage from across the ten nights is shown, as well as film of one of the after-show Q&As. Michael Palin is seen filming a sketch for inclusion in the heavily censored pre-watershed first half of
Cast
- John Cleese
- Terry Gilliam
- Eric Idle
- Terry Jones
- Michael Palin
- Carol Cleveland
- Jim Beach
- Brian Cox
- Stephen Hawking
- Holly Gilliam
- Mike Myers
References
- ^ Harvey, Dennis. Film Review: ‘Monty Python: The Meaning of Live’. Variety 2 May 2015
- ^ "Monty Python: The Meaning of Live - watch clip featuring Stephen Hawking". Daily Mirror. 13 November 2014.
