Book vs Movie 1984

Book Vs. Movie: 1984

The 1949 Classic Novel Vs. the 1984 Adaptation

The Margos continue their look at “Banned Books’ in September with the novel 1984, which is set in a dystopian world dominated by a totalitarian regime that enforces complete obedience and constant surveillance. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works at the Ministry of Truth, altering historical records to fit the Party’s narrative. Despite outward compliance, he questions the Party’s authority and secretly documents his dissent. The story culminates in Winston’s imprisonment and torture, leading to his ultimate betrayal and psychological manipulation. The 1984 film adaptation, directed by Michael Radford, is considered one of the most faithful to Orwell’s novel.

Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out.

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The work of George Orwell.
Why is this work still controversial?
The differences between the 1949 novel and the 1984 adaptation.
The 1957 Movie Cast: John Hurt (Winston Smith,) Richard Burton (O’Brien,) Suzanna Hamilton (Julia,) Cyril Cusack (Mr. Carrington,) Gregor Fisher (Parsons,) James Walker (Syme,) Andrew Wilde (Tillotson,) John Boswall (Emmanuel,) Bob Flag as Big Brother.