Brazil

Arresting Officer: That is your receipt for your husband... and this is my receipt for your receipt. Bill, Department of Works: Mistakes? We don't make mistakes. Charlie, Department of Works: Bloody typical, they've gone back to metric without telling us. Guard: Don't fight it, son. Confess quickly! If you hold out too long you could jeopardize your credit rating. Mr. Warrenn: Ahhhh! Here we are. Your very own number, on your very own door. And behind that door, your very own office! Congratulations, DZ-stroke-oh-one-five. Welcome to the team! Mr. Warrenn: And what the hell is this mess. An empty desk is an efficient desk...I don't know what's going on here, Lowry, but don't think you can intimidate us with your friends and relatives in high places. NOW SHAPE UP! Kurtzmann: It's been confusion from the word go! He's been overcharged for Information Retrieval Procedures and someone somewhere is trying to make us carry the can. Jack Lint: We've always been close, haven't we? Well, until

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Singers: [TV commercial jingle] Central Services: We do the work, you do the pleasure. TV commercial pitchman: Hi, there. I want to talk to you about ducts. Do your ducts seem old fashioned, out of date? Central Services' new duct designs are now available in hundreds of different colors to suit your individual tastes.

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Interviewer: What do you believe is behind this recent increase in terrorist bombings? Mr. Helpmann: Bad sportsmanship. A ruthless minority of people seems to have forgotten certain good old-fashioned virtues. They just can't stand seeing the other fellow win. If these people would just play the game, they'd get a lot more out of life. Interviewer: Nevertheless, Mr. Helpmann, there are those who maintain that the Ministry of Information has become too large and unwieldy...And the cost of it all, Deputy Minister? Seven percent of the gross national product. Mr. Helpmann: I understand this concern on behalf of the tax payers. People want value for money. That's why we always insist on the principle of Information Retrieval charges. It's absolutely right and fair that those found guilty should pay for their periods of detention and for the Information Retrieval Procedures used in their interrogation. Interviewer: Do you believe that the government is winning the battle against terrorists?

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Mr. Helpmann: Why should decent law-abiding citizens have to subsidize criminals? Interviewer: But Mr. Helpmann, the bombing campaign is now in its thirteenth year. Mr. Helpmann: Beginner's luck.

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Sam Lowry: Remember me to Alison and the twins. Jack Lint: Triplets. Sam Lowry: Triplets? God, how time flies.

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0

Sam Lowry: Excuse me, Dawson, can you put me through to Mr. Helpmann's office? Dawson: I'm afraid I can't sir. You have to go through the proper channels. Sam Lowry: And you can't tell me what the proper channels are, because that's classified information? Dawson: I'm glad to see the Ministry's continuing its tradition of recruiting the brightest and best, sir. Sam Lowry: Thank you, Dawson.

Brazil (1985 film), CC BY-SA 4.0