"1975's Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a low budget film-ridiculously low. They used buckets for helmets, the same couple of castles were used over and over again, and the horses-they didn't have any horses. They made do with coconut shells being knocked together while they mimed equestrian travel. Using their lack of budget to show off their resourcefulness as well as their absurdity to the point of surrealism,"
"They made do with coconut shells being knocked together while they mimed equestrian travel. Using their lack of budget to show off their resourcefulness as well as their absurdity to the point of surrealism, they created a comedy masterpiece that 50 years later kids will still happily watch with their nerdy grandfathers. A chance to see it with the French taunter himself, John Cleese, in conversation and Q&A, is an opportunity that no Python fan should miss."
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) was produced on a deliberately tiny budget, prompting visible shortcuts such as bucket helmets, repeated castle locations, and the absence of real horses. Performers mimed horse travel while coconut shells simulated hoof sounds, turning constraints into a source of inventive visual and verbal comedy. The resulting absurdity edged into surrealism, creating enduring comedic moments that continue to appeal across generations. A special event features John Cleese in conversation and a Q&A, offering fans an opportunity to experience the film with the actor known for the French taunter. The event occurs Sept 14 at the San Jose Civic.
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