Raoul Peck's latest documentary, Orwell: 2+2=5, showcases the enduring relevance of George Orwell's ideas. Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the film offers fresh insights into Orwell's works, demonstrating how themes from his dystopian novels resonate in today's world. Peck draws parallels between Orwell's cautionary tales and contemporary issues, highlighting the urgent need for societal reflection. The film reflects on Orwell's final moments and his reflections on totalitarianism, urging audiences to recognize and confront the patterns that shape our modern reality and to worry about their implications.
Instead of just presenting us with information, Raoul Peck shows us ways of seeing, inspiring us to look for patterns and connections we might not have seen otherwise.
Orwell: 2+2=5 makes the case for why we should be worrying, too, about the consequences of our lived reality, echoing themes from Orwell's writings.
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