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George Orwell’s Legacy: 1984 Film & £2 Coin


Hollywood  •  13 Jan, 2025  •  1,865 Views  •  ⭐ 5.0

Written by Shivani Chourasia


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What better way to honor the legacy of George Orwell than with a design that stares right back at you? To mark 75 years since the author’s passing, the Royal Mint has released a new £2 coin that pays homage to 1984, his iconic dystopian novel.

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Designed by artist Henry Gray, the coin features a chilling image: a camera lens disguised as an eye, surrounded by the unforgettable words,

“Big Brother is watching you.”

On its edge, another haunting quote reminds us of Orwell’s timeless message:

“There was truth and there was untruth.”

Joining literary giants like Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and J.R.R. Tolkien, Orwell’s influence remains as relevant as ever. If this tribute has you intrigued, now’s the perfect time to explore Michael Radford’s gripping 1984 film adaptation. It brings Orwell’s vision of a world ruled by surveillance and control to life, offering a powerful view into the dangers of totalitarianism and the fight for freedom.

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Michael Radford’s 1984 brings George Orwell’s haunting vision of a totalitarian future to life in a way that feels eerily relevant.

With a stellar cast including John Hurt, Richard Burton, and Suzanna Hamilton, the film explores a world where every thought, action, and feeling is controlled. Radford not only directed but also wrote the screenplay, ensuring Orwell’s dystopian nightmare was adapted with precision and care.

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It’s a stark reminder that art and entertainment often capture the fears and realities of their time, creating something future generations can look back on to understand our struggles and mindset. Let’s dive in and see what the movie has to offer.

A World of Total Surveillance and Control

1984 Film Big Brother
Image Credits: Film Matters Magazine

What if every aspect of your life was controlled, even your thoughts? 1984 plunges us into a chilling world of total surveillance and absolute power, where the personal is erased and paranoia runs deep.

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