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And Now for Something Completely Different
Ian MacNaughton · Film · 1971
What hooked you in And Now for Something Completely Different was the way a fragmented, irreverent structure turns social absurdity into pure comedy.
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Monty Python's Flying Circus
Ian MacNaughton · Series · 1969
Since this series is the definitive origin of the sketches seen in And Now for Something Completely Different, you will find the same foundational, meta-humorous brilliance here.
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Common questions
Is And Now for Something Completely Different a feature-length film?
Yes, And Now for Something Completely Different is a 1971 feature film directed by Ian MacNaughton. It functions as a cinematic collection that brings together various skits originally broadcast during the first two seasons of the British television series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
What is the source material for And Now for Something Completely Different?
And Now for Something Completely Different is a compilation of sketches originally created for the television program Monty Python's Flying Circus. The film draws its content from the first two seasons of the show, presenting them in a format intended for a theatrical audience.
Who directed And Now for Something Completely Different?
The 1971 film And Now for Something Completely Different was directed by Ian MacNaughton. He oversaw the production of this collection, which translates the comedic material from the early seasons of the Monty Python's Flying Circus television series into a standalone film project.
How does And Now for Something Completely Different relate to the TV series?
And Now for Something Completely Different serves as a curated selection of skits taken directly from the first two seasons of Monty Python's Flying Circus. It allows viewers to experience the highlights of the television show's early run presented together as a single feature film.