Orwell: 2+2=5

2025 · 119 min · EN · R · 7.2 (50 votes)

Dir. Raoul Peck · Starring Damian Lewis, George Orwell, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán, Colin Powell, Joseph Stalin · Music Alexei Aigui

Documentary

George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th century, whose novels 1984 and Animal Farm foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. Acclaimed director Raoul Peck interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become.

VIBE

This documentary feels like a chilling, intellectual journey into the enduring relevance of Orwell's warnings. It's a prescient and thought-provoking experience, steadily building an unsettling portrait of how prophetic his visions have become. The critical analysis invites deep reflection on contemporary sociopolitical landscapes.

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