The first trailer for the upcoming adaptation of the science fiction novel “Fahrenheit 451” is here. These scenes promise us a film full of sharp colors, a great cast, and an excellent plot!
This incredible novel published in 1953, by Ray Bradbury is considered a classic. It has been praised many times for his stance against censorship and his defense of literature as necessary both for the humanity of individuals and for civilization.
Burning your mind
The thoughts of Bradbury, are reflected in this work. Supporting literature and critical thinking, going against the censorship and blind conformity that have continued to resonate since the first appearance of this book. The story has been adapted to films, among them the Francois Truffaut classic from 1966.
Prophecy
In the series, we will see the rising star Michael B. Jordan, as the protagonist of this literary theme Guy Montag. A dedicated firefighter who begins to doubt his profession and the government that has banned books as highly dangerous because they preserve and communicates ideas These firefighters have a unique task, burn any existing book. These special operations exterminate any unique and original thinking of society.
A frustrated prediction of a future where people live absorbed in their entertainment that they do not care about the world outside their screens.
Make it burn
Something that will have the opportunity to stand out in this new series will be the lights.
Kramer Morgenthau, the director of photography, burns in flames for his excellent work. Previously he stood out for working with HBO on Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire. Both shows have some amazing visual elements that only Morgenthau could create.
The director of this series Ramin Bahrani, of 99 Homes and Chop Shop, says that he always considered the book as “prophetic”. What better to bring one of your favorite books to life?
In the trailer, we see that those flames are the only thing that does not spare. The fire of the burned books can be smelled in the air. There is nothing melancholic or eliminated in this advance, which suggests that this delivery by the HBO chain will be direct, energetic, angry. Just as politically charged, leaving the original book high, they are leaving no loose ends.
It is scheduled for release in May, certainly, we can’t miss any of this!