Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose novels, 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. With Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become. As LitFilm 2026’s keynote conversation, he discusses his work with New Yorker critic Vinson Cunningham. This took place on Nov 11, 2025.
George Orwell was one of the most visionary authors of the 20th Century, whose novels, 1984 and Animal Farm, foretold a chilling, authoritarian future. With Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, acclaimed director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro) interweaves clips, readings from Orwell's diary, cinematic references, and modern-day footage to craft not only a portrait of the writer, but a fresh take on how prophetic his work has become. As LitFilm 2026’s keynote conversation, he discusses his work with New Yorker critic Vinson Cunningham. This took place on Nov 11, 2025.
