George Orwell's and Aldous Huxley's literary visions of totalitarianism and societal control highlight contemporary issues of surveillance and data privacy.
“An in-depth look of how two of the most famous dystopian novels became reality”
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George Orwell's and Aldous Huxley's literary visions of totalitarianism and societal control highlight contemporary issues of surveillance and data privacy.
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George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, two influential British authors, provide a lens through which to understand modern society in 'Big Data, Big Brother'. The film connects Orwell's vision of totalitarianism in '1984' with Huxley's depiction of a pleasure-driven world in 'Brave New World'. It addresses contemporary issues like surveillance and data privacy, drawing parallels between the authors' lives and current societal challenges. Through their works, the documentary illustrates the ongoing relevance of their warnings about government oversight and societal control.
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Why Watch
- Find out how Orwell's '1984' relates to today's surveillance state.
- See parallels between Huxley's work and modern data privacy issues.
- Meet key figures discussing the impact of big data on society.
Did You Know
- The documentary was released in 2020 and runs for 53 minutes.
- It features insights from notable figures like Boualem Sansal and Laurent Bompard.
- The film is produced in France and available in English and French.
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What are the titles of the two seminal works discussed in the documentary?
'1984' by George Orwell and 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley are the two seminal works discussed.
Who directed the documentary 'Big Data, Big Brother'?
Hauke Lanz directed the documentary 'Big Data, Big Brother'.
What year was 'Big Data, Big Brother' released?
'Big Data, Big Brother' was released in 2020.
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