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Friday September 29, the 20 Hours weekend returns to the work of Monty Python, a cult troupe of comedians who have gained a following.
In Spamalotthere is Broadway and a famous story, that of Arthur and his knights of the round. It is told by Monty Python and adapted, with references to French culture. “Humor is easy, but it’s funny. He’s not rude. It’s amazing”rejoices a woman. Monty Python is a group of friends from the best English universities who have been spreading laughter for over 50 years. Their absurd humor will seduce the world thanks to cinema. In France as elsewhere, they have their heirs. More than kings of humor, they are cult artists.
Consecration to cinema
It all started with a BBC program in 1959, the Monty Python’s Flying Circus. They keep making gags. “We were lucky we didn’t have a boss above us. The BBC told us: ‘Do what you want.‘ Nobody cared”remembers Eric Idlea former member of Monty Python. International recognition comes with cinema. In Holy GrailArthur and his knights of the round table ride, but on foot. In There life of Brianthey imagine a Jesus who refuses his role as messiah. The friends only made five opuses together, but some will make cult films of their own.