In 1953, Ray Bradbury published a dystopian novel that would become a classic of literature. Many years later it would also have film adaptations, but the latest film released in 2018 not only adapts the story of the novel, but also shows us a society that is practically the one we live in. We talk about Fahrenheit 451one of the best dystopias that you cannot miss.
What is it about Fahrenheit 451
In a dystopian future America, books are prohibited and it is the firefighters’ job to burn them. The protagonist Guy Montag is a firefighter who at first enjoys his work, but soon begins to question your actions and will discover an underground rebellion committed to the protection of literature.
The film stars Michael B. Jordan, and tells us a fictional story in a future that is not very encouraging for society. But more than a fiction, Fahrenheit 451 It is a warning about ignorance. In this dystopian society all people must be equal and those who choose to be different are punished and disappeared, they are considered a threat to the system.
And this HBO original movie may not be the best adaptation of the novel, but the message is still powerful: Culture is power, a power that the system should fear.
Fahrenheit 451 represents the era of social media
As the future progresses, the world becomes more virtual and a book would seem to have little value, since from any phone or tablet, you can read, transcribe and even listen to writings from other times. But also, the internet is full of misinformation and it must be admitted that most of the content on social networks does not contribute much to a serious culture.
For Ray Bradbury, the author of the novel, books were a repository of knowledge and ideas, and feared that in the future, that deposit would be in danger. Now, that future has arrived, and the era of social media on the Internet is a potential threat to critical thinking. People now only read headings and not the full text, words are replaced by emojis and stickers; and the more we erode the tongue, the more complex thinking is diluted and we become easier to control.
Fahrenheit 451 It’s a great critical story. only surpassed by reality itself. No one should miss this narrative, and fortunately, the HBO original film released in 2018, can be seen via Max at no additional cost to the subscription.
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