In the dusty streets of Bethlehem, Brian—who is trying to lead an ordinary life in the shadow of the Roman Empire—suddenly finds himself cast as a false messiah, with crowds chasing after him. Directed by Terry Jones, this anarchic comedy satirizes the dogmas of antiquity and independence movements with absurd humor. Caught between his overprotective mother’s scolding, show-off Romans, and organized ignorance, Brian is right in the middle of a satire-filled chaos woven around the concept of faith. While tracing the origins of sacred texts, the film uses sharp humor to lay bare the masses’ desire for blind faith.