directed by: Mel Brooks, year: 1981
actors: Mel Brooks, Dom DeLuise, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn

History of the World, Part I is a 1981 Mel Brooks satirical comedy that parodies key moments in world history through a rapid-fire sequence of spoof sketches. From prehistoric antics and ancient empires to the French Revolution and biblical tableaux, Brooks uses anachronistic humor, wordplay, and visual gags to lampoon historical clichés. It blends slapstick, parody, and musical cues into a playful panorama of civilization. The film ends with a tongue-in-cheek promise of sequels that never arrived, epitomizing Brooks's irreverent style.

Sketch Comedy, Comedy, Historical Satire, Parody, Anthology, Mel Brooks