Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

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1984 · 58 min · Comedy · Music · TV Movie · Documentary · TMDB 8.1/10

Overview

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).

Directed by Nam June Paik

Cast

• George Plimpton — Self - Host
• Claude Villers — Self - Co-Host
• Peter Gabriel — Self
• Laurie Anderson — Self
• Joseph Beuys — Self