Farenheit 451

Right now I just watched the film Farenheit 451, directed by Ramin Bahrani. It casts Michael Jordan in the role of Guy Montag and Michael Shannon as Captain Beatty. The film is based on Ray Bradbury's eponymous book published in 1953. It's a dystopian novel. It's a state where firemen burn books. Books are prohibited in such society and the people find words as chaotic and tiresome. The ministry spread the misconception that Benjamin Franklin founded the Fire department not to put out, but to start fire. It reminds me of another dystopian novel and film, 1984 by George Orwell. There also is a spy camera, as here is Yuxi. No privacy is maintained in this state. Those who revolt, who are fighting to keep the jewels of world literature alive, they are labelled as Eels. Only Bible, To the Lighthouse, and Moby Dick are not banned here. However, the movie is just awesome. It clarifies the need to read literature, mostly hard copies, in this digital era. Books have their own charms, smells, beauties, and memories.

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