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  • Jean-François And The Meaning Of Life (2018)
    Review preview for Jean-François And The Meaning Of Life

    Megias acquits himself well, presenting us with a complex character whose emotions run deep.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A 12-year-old existentialist kid runs away from home to meet his favourite philosopher, Albert Camus, not knowing he has been dead for 50 years. On his way he finds love and rejection for the first time in his life.
  • Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life (1983)
    Review preview for Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life

    In terms of comedy, belly laughs and unfortunate little accidents making a mess of the sofa, the Pythons has never been better.

    Keith Dudhnath · 4.5 out of 5
    A sketch show on film from the makers of Life Of Brian.

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