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Monty Python’s Life of Brian returning to cinemas for 40th anniversary we-welease

February 26, 2019 by Gary Collinson

Trafalgar Releasing has announced that it is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Monty Python’s Life of Brian will a special one night only “we-welease” around the world – in glorious standard definition!

“It’s another coming of Brian, and we are here to fill the world with laughter,” said the Pythons on the upcoming anniversary celebrations. “Life Of Brian may have been set 2000 years ago, but it’s a mirror of what’s going on today. Except that it’s funny. It’s one of the most prescient films for today’s society – from ‘We are all individuals’ to Stan wanting to become a woman.”

“It’s a great privilege to be working with the Monty Python team again and to bring the 40th anniversary celebrations of this seminal comedy classic to cinemas around the world,” added Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing. “The film continues to feel fresh, relevant and hilarious after four decades.”

Screenings will take place on April 18th 2019, with attendees receiving an exclusive 40th anniversary commemorative pack, including a special edition poster, song lyrics, stickers and more. For locations and tickets, visit the official site here.

Originally published February 26, 2019. Updated November 22, 2019.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Life of Brian, Monty Python's Life of Brian

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, and the founder and editor-in-chief Flickering Myth. As a producer, his work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and he is also the author of the book Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

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