The remarkable, Orwellian "Brazil, " which he co-wrote and directed in 1985, is still a classic case of visionary filmmaker vs. shortsighted studio (or, if you're a studio executive, clear-sighted studio vs. enfant terrible).

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Richard Kind gives a dynamic performance as mega-maniacal studio executive Marcus Hoff.

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"This is a serious concern and we don't know when it will be resolved, " said one senior movie studio executive involved in the discussions.

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