aka 1984
Dir. Michael Radford's adaptation of George Orwell's groundbreaking novel of the same name is as much an exploration of state control as it is of one man's struggle to make sense of his role within the totalitarian regime, a leadership that strives to destroy individualism, even going so far as to remove from the language the means to express distrust in the ruling party.
Much of the colour is drained from it, effectively communicating the dreariness of protagonist Winston Smith's existence; the carefully placed scenes of full colour add a contrast that runs deeper than just aesthetics.
The principals (John Hurt, Suzanna Hamilton, Richard Burton) are excellent, keeping what's necessary firmly understated but relevant at all times.
4 dictionary revisions out of 5
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