A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange is a dark science fiction film adaptation of Anthony Burgess’s 1962 novel of the same title.

Alex (Malcolm Mcdowell)is the main character who appears very charming but in reality is a sinister phychopath. He pleasures himself with the music of Ludvig Van Beethoven, sexual deviation, and what he describes as 'ultra violence'. Alex associates with a group of thugs he calls his droogs. The film follows his life as he commits a string of crimes, which leads to his arrest. Alex is then incarcerated and forced to undergo controversial aversion therapy. Alex delivers the narration of the film in Nadsat, a fractured branch and combination of eastern european, English, Cockney dialect.

This film adaptation was produced, directed, and written by Stanley Kubrick. The scenes captured on film are very disturbing, showing extreme violence. This is meant to illustrate contemporary social behaviour, political views and economic stance
in an imaginary future Britain.

The soundtrack comprises of mainly classical music with selections of Moog synthesizer tracks by Wendy Carlos. An unusual addition is 'singing in the rain', chosen especially by Malcolm McDowell because he knew the lyrics. Bill Gold created the now renowned Poster of A Clockwork Orange which is recognised around the world. The film also holds a record for being the first film to use dolby sound and this can be seen in the Guinness Book of Records.