Julian Doyle
Film and Culture
Julian Doyle is a celebrated British filmmaker, editor and author whose four-decade career spans some of the most iconic works in modern cinema. Best known for his long-standing collaboration with Monty Python, he played a key creative role in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life, as well as editing and shooting the visual effects for Terry Gilliam’s Brazil.
Beyond Python, Julian has directed acclaimed feature films including Chemical Wedding (co-written with Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson) and Love Potion, and has helmed music videos for artists such as Kate Bush and Iron Maiden. His pop video work has earned multiple awards, including for Cloudbusting, starring Donald Sutherland.
Julian is also an accomplished writer, with titles including The Gospel According to Monty Python and the Sherlock Holmes novel The Jericho Manuscript. His latest film, Twilight of the Gods, explores the philosophical clash between Richard Wagner and Friedrich Nietzsche. A regular guest lecturer and keynote speaker, Julian contributes to The European on cinema, culture and the enduring legacy of storytelling on screen.
Asturias in June: Spain’s secret Celtic coast of cheese, cliffs and cider
Asturias, Spain’s Celtic coast, offers lush mountains, cider rituals, ancient traditions, and over 300 distinctive local cheeses.
Tell it to the hand: what Da Vinci’s The Last Supper may really be saying
Filmmaker Julian Doyle suggests Da Vinci’s *The Last Supper* hides not Mary Magdalene, but clues elevating John the Baptist.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian was more accurate than the Bible. Here’s why
Julian Doyle argues Life of Brian is more historically accurate than the Bible, exposing contradictions about Jesus' life and Galilee.
Monty Python’s Life of Brian May Be More Accurate About The Historical Jesus Than The Bible
Julian Doyle argues that *Life of Brian* unintentionally exposes major flaws in the biblical crucifixion story—offering surprising historical accuracy.
