Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

Release Date: 1984-01-01

Runtime: 58

Languages: English | Français

Rating: 8.1

Votes: 4

Genres: Comedy | Music | TV Movie | Documentary

Director: Nam June Paik

Description: In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were kee...In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).Read More

Production Companies:

Educational Broadcasting Corporation

France 3