Animal Farm
Animal Farm

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Animal Farm

1954
Movie
73 min
English

Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: John Halas, Joy BatchelorGenres: Animation, Drama, Family, Political Satire

Plot Summary

In this animated adaptation of George Orwell's novel, farm animals overthrow their human farmer in hopes of creating a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy. However, their utopian dream is gradually corrupted by the pigs, led by the cunning Napoleon, who become the new oppressors, exploiting the other animals and establishing a totalitarian regime.

Critical Reception

Animal Farm (1954) is a landmark animated film, recognized for its mature and allegorical storytelling that faithfully adapts Orwell's classic novel. While its animation style is characteristic of its era, the film's powerful message and dark themes resonated with critics and audiences, offering a thought-provoking commentary on totalitarianism and the corruption of ideals.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful and often disturbing animated adaptation of a literary classic.

  • Praised for its mature themes and allegorical depth, making it more than just a children's film.

  • The animation style is dated but serves the grim narrative effectively.

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Fun Fact

This film was one of the first animated feature films produced in the United Kingdom and was made with the involvement of the CIA as an anti-communist propaganda piece.

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George Orwell's politics were always front and centre of his work, but never more so, I reckon, that with this adaptation from Halas & Batchelor. It all starts in the farm where the farmer is a bit of a waste of space. Usually in the pub wh...

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