Terry Gilliam and John Boorman, renowned filmmakers, shared their thoughts on the late playwright Tom Stoppard. Gilliam, known for his unique visual style, expressed his admiration for Stoppard's ability to transform a simple idea into a masterpiece. He recounted their collaboration on the film 'Brazil', where Stoppard's script was a million ideas, some working and some not, but it was a 100-page masterpiece. Gilliam praised Stoppard's talent for stitching together seemingly unrelated elements, creating a cohesive and brilliant narrative. He also mentioned Stoppard's annual garden parties, which brought together diverse individuals, and his belief that Stoppard played with the English language better than anyone. Boorman, on the other hand, highlighted Stoppard's enigmatic and witty nature. He recalled their collaboration on 'The Newcomers', where Stoppard's presence added a touch of elegance and a sense of impending wealth and fame, even when he was destitute. Both filmmakers agreed that Stoppard's work was exceptional and that he was a cornerstone of British art in the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
