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1985 film by Terry Gilliam
BrazilUK theatrical release poster by Bill GarlandDirected byTerry GilliamScreenplay by
Terry Gilliam
Tom Stoppard
Charles McKeown
Produced byArnon MilchanStarring
Jonathan Pryce
Robert De Niro
Katherine Helmond
Ian Holm
Bob Hoskins
Michael Palin
Ian Richardson
Peter Vaughan
Kim Greist
CinematographyRoger PrattEdited byJulian DoyleMusic byMichael KamenProductioncompanies
Embassy International Pictures[1]
Brazil Productions[2][3][4]
Distributed by
Universal Pictures (North America)
20th Century Fox (International)[2]
Release dates
20 February 1985 (1985-02-20) (France)
22 February 1985 (1985-02-22) (United Kingdom)
18 December 1985 (1985-12-18) (United States)
Running time142 minutes[5]Countries
United Kingdom
United States[1][6]
LanguagesEnglish French GermanBudget$15 million[7]Box office$9.9 million (US)[nb 1][8]
Brazil is a 1985 dystopian science-fiction black comedy film[9][10] directed by Terry Gilliam and written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard. The film stars Jonathan Pryce and features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm.
The film centres on Sam Lowry, a low-ranking bureaucrat trying to find a woman who appears in his dreams while he is working in a mind-numbing job and living in a small apartment, set in a dystopian world in which there is an over-reliance on poorly maintained (and rather whimsical) machines. Brazil's satire of technocracy, bureaucracy, hyper-surveillance, corporate statism, and state capitalism is reminiscent of George Orwell's 1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four,[11][12][13] and it has been called "Kafkaesque"[14] as well as absurdist.[13]
Sarah Street's British National Cinema (1997) describes the film as a "fantasy/satire on bureaucratic society", and John Scalzi's Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies (2005) describes it as a "dystopian satire". Jack Mathews, a film critic and the author of The Battle of Brazil (1987), described the film as "satirizing the bureaucratic, largely dysfunctional industrial world that had been driving Gilliam crazy all his life".[15] Despite its title, the film is not about the country Brazil nor does it take place there; it is named after the recurrent theme song, Ary Barroso's "Aquarela do Brasil", known simply as "Brazil" to British audiences, as performed by Geoff Muldaur.[16]
Though a success in Europe, the film was unsuccessful in its initial North American release. It has since become a cult film. In 1999, the British Film Institute voted Brazil the 54th greatest British film of all time. In 2017, a poll of 150 actors, directors, writers, producers and critics for Time Out magazine saw it ranked the 24th best British film ever.[17]
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In a dystopian, polluted, hyper-consumerist, overbearing, bureaucratic, totalitarian future based on elements of the 20th century, Sam Lowry is a low-level government employee who frequently dreams of himself as a winged warrior saving a damsel in distress. One day, shortly before Christmas, an insect becomes jammed in a teleprinter, which misprints a copy of an arrest warrant it was receiving. This leads to the arrest and death during interrogation of cobbler Archibald Buttle instead of suspected terrorist Archibald Tuttle.
Sam discovers the mistake when he discovers the 
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FeaturesPayTemplatesIntegrationsPricingBlogSign InGet Started for FreeFeaturesPayTemplatesIntegrationsPricingBlogSign InGet Started for FreeBack to BlogBest Terry Gilliam Movies RankedAug 3, 2022Best Terry Gilliam Movies RankedTerry Gilliam's films transport audiences into worlds where imagination knows no bounds, blending elements of fantasy, science fiction, and surreal comedy.From the anarchic humor of Monty Python to the dystopian visions of Brazil, his work is celebrated for its originality, creativity, and the ability to reflect humanity's quirks and dark sides.Each movie is a journey into Gilliam's distinct universe, where the impossible becomes reality and the mundane turns magical.With a career spanning several decades, determining his best movies is a quest through cinema's most imaginative landscapes.Keep reading to discover the top-ranked films that define Terry Gilliam's enduring legacy.Unveiling the Top Terry Gilliam Films of All TimeEmbarking on a journey through Terry Gilliam's filmography is like stepping into a kaleidoscopic universe where fantasy collides with reality in the most unexpected of ways.From the irreverent humor of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" to the poignant depths of "The Fisher King," Gilliam's directorial prowess has gifted us with some of the most iconic films in cinematic history.My fascination for his work deepened when I first encountered the dystopian masterpiece "Brazil" and was further intrigued by the time-traveling exploits in "Twelve Monkeys.""Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" threw me into a psychedelic spiral, showcasing Gilliam's ability to transform literary madness into visual spectacle.Not to overlook "Time Bandits," which opened a portal to childhood imaginations, proving Gilliam's versatility in weaving tales that resonate across ages.Join me as we unravel the brilliance behind these masterpieces, celebrating Terry Gilliam's unmatched contribution to the realms of fantasy and science fiction.Each of these films not only showcases his distinctive visual style but also his undying passion for storytelling that challenges our perceptions of reality, making him a genuine maverick in the world of cinema.1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" stands as a masterpiece of comedy, marked indelibly by Terry Gilliam's inventive direction alongside his fellow Python, Terry Jones. This 1975 film broke the mold of traditional cinema, fusing Arthurian legend with absurdity and satire that resonated profoundly with its audience, reshaping comedic film as we knew it.My affection for this film knows no bounds; its innovative narrative structure, coupled with Gilliam's whimsical yet pointed visual style, elevated it far beyond the realm of mere comedy into something timelessly iconic. Not just a film, but a cultural phenomenon, it pushed the boundaries of humor with its audacious take on the quest for the Holy Grail, turning it into a landmark in filmmaking history.2. The Fisher King (1991)"The Fisher King" stands as a testament to Terry Gilliam's talent for blending profound emotional themes with his distinct visual and narrative flair. This 1991 film unfolds a tale of redemption and friendship set against the backdrop of a dreamlike New York City, weaving a rich tapestry of human connection and psychological depth that left me deeply moved.Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams deliver performances that are as captivating as they are heart-wrenching, bringing to life the complex characters of Jack and Parry in a story that oscillates between tragedy and whimsy. Gilliam's direction ensures that "The Fisher King" is not just a movie but an experience, one that resonates with the viewer long after the credits roll.3. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" (1998) is a trip I find both bewildering and brilliant, encapsulating Terry Gilliam's flair for transforming the chaotic into visuals that are as compelling as they are disorienting. This film, steeped in the drug-fueled escapades of its protagonists, is a fascinating exploration of the American Dream turned nightmare, masterfully directed to capture the surreal essence of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal work.Gilliam's adaptation breathes vivid life into the frenzied journey of Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo, played with electric fervor by Johnny Depp and Benicio del Toro. Their manic quest across the Nevada desert, in search of an elusive ideal, unfolds with such hallucinatory intensity that it firmly cements this film as an unforgettable visual feast, demonstrating Gilliam's unmatched ability to marry the bizarre with the profound.4. Twelve Monkeys (1995)"Twelve Monkeys" (1995) stands as a pinnacle of science fiction storytelling, seamlessly melding a complex narrative of time travel with the raw emotion of a dystopian reality. Terry Gilliam masterfully directs this gripping tale, plunging me into a post-apocalyptic world wh
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Themes of memory and death lie at the heart of Terry Gilliam’s dystopian time travel saga.
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Sometimes a retread of an older film can be more than a remake. Terry Gilliam’s Twelve Monkeys is one such film. It is perhaps best described as a response, if only because it is already building on an echo and feels part of wider creative continuity that travels back several decades. Said response is to Chris Marker’s 1962 short ‘photo-roman’ La Jetée, and the echo is Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. The film is part of that spiral of memories, cinematic or otherwise, complicated further by the fact that all of the works in question are also dealing with memory as a theme. Memory’s finality and its proximity to death are at the heart of all three films.
Expanding on La Jetée’s narrative, Twelve Monkeys follows a prisoner named James Cole (Bruce Willis) from a future that has been all but wiped out by the release of a deadly disease in 1996. He agrees to partake in time travel experiments conducted by the militarised science unit in charge of trying to find a cure for the disease. He is first sent back to 1990 where he ends up in an insane asylum, meeting fellow patient and animal rights activist Jeffery (Brad Pitt) and doctor of psychology Kathryn (Madeleine Stowe).
Intertwining himself in both of their lives, Cole travels back and forth between the future and several different periods, getting closer and closer to the truth behind the outbreak of the virus and its link with a mysterious sect known as the “Army of the Twelve Monkeys.” Little does he know, however, how enmeshed he really is within the events of history.
Gilliam is respectful to both Marker and Hitchcock. When Marker’s credit appears in the opening sequence, an owl – one of the director’s two animal ciphers – soon follows, looking on wisely over an abandoned, snowy Philadelphia. As Gilliam has suggested, Marker’s film is one of the heights of the form: “The editing is the most extraordinary I’ve seen […] I mean you’re dealing with poetry at this point.” Vertigo is also very much a part of Twelve Monkeys, partly as respect to Marker’s project and partly as intertwined in the narrative. This creates a complicated, if not slightly flawed, web of dizzying cultural reference with the addition of Gilliam’s usual eye for the grotesque and the paranoid.
It is, however, difficult to see Twelve Monkeys as separate from the cultural echo that it is part of. In fact, it deliberately plays upon it, self-referencing these influences and foreshadows until it is evident that its more pulp elements are there to balance these numerous reference points. Considering Marker’s original film is a good starting place for untangling this referential spiral. Though dealing with a similar narrative of time travel and paradoxes that fold in upon themselves, La Jetée is equally about Marker’s personal search for something else; namely the spark that inspired his love of Vertigo. Marker’s film is replete with references to Hitchcock’s film, from the photograph of the two characters temporally mapping themselves on the rings of a tree trunk, to the circular sway of his female lead’s hair.
Marker has regularly acknowledged his preoccupation with Hitchcock’s film, by his own admission linking La Jetée to Vertigo later in Sans Soleil where he suggests in his voiceover that, “only one film has been capable of portraying impossible memory, insane memory: Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo.” This aspect of insanity is important for Gilliam’s spin on the memory spiral. Time and its paradoxes are literally maddening, transporting the central protagonist to an insane asylum.
For Gilliam, this is the hook for the blurred line between madness and reality, destabilised by the time travel. Of course, like any paradox, the instability is a sham as everything is foretold and already fixed. He thinks he is changing the memory of the past but he was always a part of it. Vertigo already played on this to some extent – the past was already set and the future that Scotty (James Stewart) tried
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Dystopian Fiction in a Changing World: Reflecting Society’s Fears and Hopes
By Corrine Asbell
Updated November 12, 2023
Dystopian fiction has long been a compelling and thought-provoking genre in literature, offering a glimpse into possible dark futures.
In a world where technological advancements and societal shifts shape our daily lives, dystopian fiction serves as a mirror reflecting our fears, hopes, and the consequences of our actions.
This genre enables us to explore the implications of our choices and contemplate the potential dystopias that could arise from them.
Dystopian fiction is more than a collection of dark tales—it is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling as a vehicle for reflection, critique, and change.
It is a genre that transcends time and place, speaking to the very core of our human condition, resonating with our deepest fears and our most cherished hopes.
These narratives, though often dark and unsettling, ultimately offer a glimmer of hope—a reminder that the future is not predetermined, and it is within our power to shape it for the better through informed choices and collective action.
In the face of these existential challenges, dystopian fiction challenges us to confront our vulnerabilities and take meaningful steps toward building a more sustainable and just world.
Table Of Contents
The Roots of Dystopian FictionDystopia as a Reflection of SocietyClimate Change Societal Inequality and OppressionOverpopulationArtificial Intelligence Genetic EngineeringTechnology and Loss of HumanityDystopian Fiction: Catalyst for ChangeChallenging the Status QuoEnvironmental AwarenessEthical Dilemmas in TechnologySocial Justice and EqualityComparative Analysis of Dystopian Fiction1984 and Brave New WorldThe Handmaid's Tale and Fahrenheit 451 The Hunger Games and The Giver Dystopian Fiction as Society's MirrorThe Enduring Impact of Dystopian Literature1984Brave New WorldThe Handmaid's Tale Fahrenheit 451Legacy and Lasting Impact:Dystopian Stories in Other MediaExploring Iconic Dystopian FilmsBlade Runner (1982) The Matrix (1999) Children of Men (2006) Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Snowpiercer (2013)Metropolis (1927) Iconic Dystopian Video GamesBioShock Series (2007 – 2013)Deus Ex Series (2000 – present) The Last of Us (2013) and The Last of Us Part II (2020) Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) Half-Life 2 (2004) Fallout Series (1997 – present) Metro Series (2005 – present)Iconic Dystopian TV ShowsBlack Mirror (2011 – 2019) Westworld (2016 – 2022) The Walking Dead (2010 – 2022) The 100 (2014 – 2020) Altered Carbon (2018 – 2020) The Man in the High Castle (2015 – 2019) Exploring Iconic Dystopian Graphic NovelsV for Vendetta (1982-1985)Akira (1982-1990)Watchmen (1986-1987)Y: The Last Man (2002-2008)DMZ (2005-2012)Transmetropolitan (1997-2002)East of West (2013-2019)The Evolution of Dystopian Fiction: Navigating Current Realities and Technological HorizonsCurrent Global Challenges: Shaping Tomorrow's DystopiasThe Influence of Technology: Crafting Tomorrow's NightmaresThe Evolving Nature of Storytelling: Formats and AudiencesNavigating the Tomorrow of Dystopian FictionConclusion
The Roots of Dystopian Fiction
The term “dystopia” is a direct descendant of the word “utopia,” which was coined by Sir Thomas More in his 1516 work of the same name.
Utopia envisioned an ideal society, where harmony, justice, and prosperity reigned.
However, it is within the context of this utopian vision that the seeds of dystopian thought were first sown.
As More described the perfect society, he simultaneously critiqued the flaws and excesses of his own time.
This paradoxical juxtaposition of the ideal and the flawed would become a hallmark of dystopian fiction.
More’s work set the stage for the emergence of dystopian literature by prompting writers to question the very foundations of their societies.
Jonathan Swift, in his 1726 masterpiece Gulliver’s Travels, expanded upon More’s satirical approach to societal critique.
In the book’s fourth voyage to the land of the Houyhnhnms, Swift introduced a society of rational horses and irrational humans, painting a darkly satirical picture of human folly.
This satirical strand within dystopian fiction highlighted the genre’s capacity to scrutinize the human condition and the absurdities of society.
Swift’s work demonstrated that dystopian narratives could serve as powerful vehicles for social commentary, a theme that would persist throughout the genre’s history.
The 19th century ushered in an era of rapid industrialization and urbanization, and the anxieties and uncertainties accompanying these transformations found their way into literature.
One of the earliest modern dystopian works, 1872’s Erewhon by Samuel Butler, explored the potential dangers
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Community or society that is undesirable or frightening
For other uses, see Dystopia (disambiguation).
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Life in Kowloon Walled City has often inspired the dystopian identity in modern media works.[1]
A dystopia (from Ancient Greek  δυσ (dus) 'bad' and  τόπος (tópos) 'place'), also called a cacotopia[2] or anti-utopia, is a community or society that is extremely bad or frightening.[3][4] It is often treated as an antonym of utopia, a term that was coined by Sir Thomas More and figures as the title of his best known work, published in 1516, which created a blueprint for an ideal society with minimal crime, violence, and poverty. The relationship between utopia and dystopia is in actuality, not one of simple opposition, as many dystopias claim to be utopias and vice versa.[5][6][7]
Dystopias are often characterized by fear or distress,[3] tyrannical governments, environmental disaster,[4] or other characteristics associated with a cataclysmic decline in society. Themes typical of a dystopian society include: complete control over the people in a society through the usage of propaganda and police state tactics, heavy censoring of information or denial of free thought, worshiping an unattainable goal, the complete loss of individuality, and heavy enforcement of conformity.[8] Despite certain overlaps, dystopian fiction is distinct from post-apocalyptic fiction, and an undesirable society is not necessarily dystopian. Dystopian societies appear in many fictional works and artistic representations, particularly in historical fiction, such as A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens, Quo Vadis? by Henryk Sienkiewicz, and A Man for All Seasons (1960) by Robert Bolt, stories set in the alternate history timelines, like Robert Harris' Fatherland (1992), or in the future. Famous examples set in the future included Robert Hugh Benson's Lord of the World (1907), Yevgeny Zamyatin's We (1920), Aldous Huxley's Brave New World (1932), George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949), and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 (1953). Dystopian societies appear in many sub-genres of fiction and are often used to draw attention to society, environment, politics, economics, religion, psychology, ethics, science, or technology. Some authors use the term to refer to existing societies, many of which are, or have been, totalitarian states or societies in an advanced state of collapse. Dystopias, through an exaggerated worst-case scenario, often make a criticism about a current trend, societal norm, or political system.[9]
Etymology[edit]
"Dustopia", the original spelling of "dystopia", first appeared in Lewis Henry Younge's Utopia: or Apollo's Golden Days in 1747.[10] Additionally, dystopia was used as an antonym for utopia by John Stuart Mill in one of his 1868 Parliamentary Speeches (Hansard Commons) by adding the prefix "dys" (Ancient Greek: δυσ- "bad") to "topia", reinterpreting the initial "u" as the prefix "eu" (Ancient Greek: ευ- "good") inst
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Why do some dystopian narratives mobilize people to commit political or terrorist acts, while others do not?
Dystopian narratives are descriptions of a fictional or real society as corrupted thoroughly and beyond redemption due to one or more specific problems. Due to its totalizing nature, the dystopian fiction genre has traditionally appealed to extremist ideologists. But the radical dystopian corpus is staggeringly large, and only a handful of works can be said to have influenced political outcomes, extremist or otherwise.
While some factors are difficult to quantify, including an author’s writing talent and the effect of an especially timely theme, certain narrative patterns can be seen in the genre as a whole. The type of struggle depicted in any given text helps shape the nature of reader engagement and subsequent mobilization.
Dystopian struggle narratives can be sorted into five categories:
1. Pre-emptive victory: Preventable dystopias
Dystopian narratives are often presented as cautionary tales, meaning that they emphasize the fact that the future they describe is preventable. This sentiment is often plainly stated in the text, as seen in A Journey in the City of Amalgamation, the first American dystopian novel, published in 1835 and describing a time traveler who witnesses a potential future of forced miscegenation.
This approach can be effective for stories that mobilize extremists, including The John Franklin Letters (1959) and The Turner Diaries (1978), first-person narratives in which a protagonist describes a regime that is clearly attributed to the failures of the past, implicating the reader’s complicity in those failures. Both stories feature narrators or characters who explicitly consider how the reader’s complacency led to the dystopian outcome.
Most dystopias include some degree of cautionary message, whether explicit or implicit, meaning that preventable dystopias tend to overlap with the other four categories described here. Simply by their futuristic nature, most dystopias are technically preventable, but some dystopian authors go out of their way to emphasize this point. For instance, Floyd Gibbons, author of the anti-miscegenation dystopia The Red Napoleon (1929), opens the book with an inscription: “DEDICATED TO THE HOPE THAT IT WILL NOT HAPPEN.”
2. Conventional victory: Systems that can be resisted and overcome
This category most often overlaps with the first, as in The Turner Diaries, which not only condemns readers’ passivity but offers concrete steps the reader can take to fight back against “the System.” In addition to Turner and Franklin, narratives about dystopias that can be resisted and overcome include The Spook that Sat by the Door (1969) and the Patriot movement’s Enemies Foreign and Domestic (2003, 2006, 2009) trilogy. These stories mobilize readers by showing that successful resistance is possible even in extreme circumstanc
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Dystopian Conventions: Unveiling Themes, Settings, and Characters in Literature and Media
February 2, 2024 by Story Arcadia
The dystopian genre has captivated audiences for decades, offering a glimpse into dark and often unsettling futures. Defined by its portrayal of oppressive societies and post-apocalyptic worlds, dystopian literature and media have become a powerful tool for exploring social and political issues. In this article, we will delve into the themes, settings, and characters commonly found in dystopian works.
Dystopian conventions play a crucial role in shaping these narratives. By establishing a set of rules and expectations, they provide a framework for authors and creators to convey their messages effectively. From totalitarian governments to class disparities, dystopian settings reflect our fears and anxieties about the future. Technology also plays a significant role, with surveillance and loss of privacy serving as cautionary tales about the potential consequences of advancing technologies.
Characters in dystopian works often embody archetypes such as rebels, tyrants, or antiheroes. These individuals navigate through plot devices like propaganda, restricted freedom, and rebellion. Through their struggles, dystopian narratives offer critiques or warnings about current societal trends.
By adhering to these conventions, dystopian works impact readers and viewers on multiple levels. They challenge our perceptions of power structures and provoke thought about our own society’s trajectory. As contemporary media continues to adapt these conventions, it is essential to reflect on their relevance and evolution. Ultimately, the future direction of dystopian narratives holds great potential for exploring pressing issues and inspiring change in our own world.Settings in Dystopian Narratives
Dystopian narratives often transport readers and viewers to bleak and oppressive settings that serve as a backdrop for the exploration of societal issues. These settings can take various forms, but two common types are oppressive societies and post-apocalyptic worlds. In oppressive societies, individuals are subjected to strict control and surveillance by totalitarian governments. Examples include George Orwell’s “1984,” where Big Brother monitors every aspect of citizens’ lives, and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” where women are reduced to reproductive vessels under a theocratic regime.
Post-apocalyptic worlds, on the other hand, depict societies that have collapsed due to catastrophic events. In Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games,” a dystopian society emerges after an environmental disaster, resulting in a brutal annual event where children fight to the death for entertainment. These settings highlight the consequences of unchecked power and societal collapse.
Furthermore, dystopian narratives often explore social and political structures that exacerbate inequality. Totalitarian governments maintain control through propaganda, censorship, and class disparities. Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” presents a society divided into rigid castes, while Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” portrays a world where books are banned to suppress independent thought.
Technology also plays a significant role in dystopian narratives, often with dystopic implications. Surveillance systems and loss of privacy are prevalent themes in works like George Orwell’s “1984” and the television series “Black Mirror.” These cautionary tales warn against the potential dangers of advancing technology without ethical considerations.
In conclusion, the settings depicted in dystopian narratives provide a chilling backdrop for exploring themes of oppression, inequality, and technological advancements gone awry. By immersing readers and viewers in these dark worlds, dystopian literature and media offer thought-provoking critiques of society while urging us to reflect on our own reality.Character Archetypes, Plot Devices, and Societal Critiques
In dystopian literature and media, character archetypes play a crucial role in shaping the narrative. Rebels, often portrayed as courageous and determined individuals, challenge oppressive regimes and fight for freedom. These characters inspire hope and serve as catalysts for change. On the other hand, tyrants embody power-hungry leaders who maintain control through fear and manipulation. Antiheroes, with their complex moral compasses, blur the lines between good and evil.
Plot devices and tropes further enhance the dystopian experience. Propaganda is commonly used to manipulate public opinion and maintain social order. Restricted freedom is a recurring theme, where citiz
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Elif Shafak on the Relentless Real-World Spread of Orwellian Dystopia
By Elif Shafak
June 24, 2024
There is Orwell the human being. There is Orwell the novelist. There is Orwell the intellectual, the critic, the journalist, the essayist, the radical. But lately, George Orwell—who was born Eric Arthur Blair and who never fully abandoned his original name—has increasingly come to be regarded as a modern oracle, a gifted soothsayer who predicted with terrifying accuracy how fragile and fallible our political systems were, how close the shadow of authoritarianism. His body of work has become a compass to help us navigate our way in times of democratic recession and backsliding, as is the case worldwide. Among all his books, the one that has left the deepest impact on generations of readers across borders is, no doubt, Nineteen Eighty-Four.Article continues after advertisementRemove Ads
I was an undergrad in Turkey when I first discovered the cautionary novel—a tattered copy coincidentally picked up in a second-hand bookshop. Winston Smith, a rebel who does not resemble the heroes in lore and legend; a lonely, pensive and observant individual in an oppressive regime. Big Brother, always watching, dominating every inch of daily life, like an unblinking celestial gaze. The rewriting of a nation’s past to suit the orders and needs of the government/the State/the Party. Sands of personal memory trying to survive the crashing waves of collective amnesia.
The world described by Orwell did not seem to be far off. Nor that surreal. It felt eerily familiar and dangerously close.
It all shook me to my core. I found myself thinking about the story long after I had finished the last page. Back in those days, I had quietly started writing fiction, keeping it to myself, dreaming of becoming a novelist—a wisp of a wish I could not even dare to say out loud. This also happened to be a time when I was reading extensively about the systemic human rights violations that had happened and were still happening in my motherland.
Forgotten truths. Unearthed stories. Taboo subjects. Historical chronicles deftly erased by official propaganda. The labelling of anyone who dared to question the dominant narrative as a ‘traitor.’ Sufferings and silences hidden under the veneer of ‘normal life.’ The world described by Orwell did not seem to be far off. Nor that surreal. It felt eerily familiar and dangerously close.
In retrospect, I do not think I was alone in this feeling. Across the world there must have been so many of us who experienced a similarly uncanny sense of déjà vu upon reading Nineteen Eighty-Four for the first time. That is because for those of us who come from “wounded democracies” or autocracies-in-the-making or downright dictatorships, Oceania was never some far-fetched dystopian land set in an unforeseeable future, but something closer, much more visceral. And frightening too. It was not even a prescient warning about where things might lead if politics went unexpectedly wrong. For us, Nineteen Eighty-Four was already here. It was already happening.Article continues after advertisementRemove Ads
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During the 1990s and early 2000s, a polarized view of the world was very popular and persistent. According to this, the earth was broadly divided into “solid lands” versus “liquid lands.” The former—mostly, advanced Western democracies—were generally thought to be sturdy, safe, steady. Their citizens no longer had to worry about basic human rights and freedoms—such as freedom of speech or women’s rights—because all these had already been achieved, the threshold of social and political development crossed long, long ago.
It was in “other places,” in those storm-tossed, unsettled, liquid countries that such concerns had more justification. After all, those nations were not “there y
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