Movie Description

Good Morning, Mr. Orwell

(1984)

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).

Cast

Facts

Original TitleGood Morning, Mr. Orwell

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1984-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 58m

Production CompaniesEducational Broadcasting Corporation,France 3,Thirteen,The WNET Group,Centre Georges Pompidou,WDR

Genres

  • Comedy
  • Music
  • TV Movie
  • Documentary