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It is not possible to enforce morality: either in an individual, or in a society in general. Not possible to change the human nature either, or to obtain a societal order by depriving people of the freedom of choice.
A Clockwork Orange (1971) Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Plot summary : Alex, a psychopathic delinquent, is imprisoned for murder and rape. In order to reduce his sentence, he volunteers for an experimental therapy conducted by the government, but it goes askew.
Did Kubrick ever do it wrong? I suppose not. A great film dealing with the definition of morality, free will, and "goodness". does brainwashing really change humans? It's a depiction of how people can be Clockwork Oranges, or should I put it Clockwork Humans, conditioned by a totalitarian government to be just instrumental citizens unable to do any wrong, or in a higher degree, unable to control their very own lives.
This never ceases to be my favorite film. It's so beautiful, the acting is sublime, and the message is...well, terrifying. This is the film that made me a cinephile.
It still seems like a stunning achievement to this day. #films #stanleykubrick #art #bestfilms
