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Published: 03.01.2024.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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  • Essays '“Animal farm” film review', 1.
  • Essays '“Animal farm” film review', 2.
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The 1999 movie adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel "Animal Farm" is a faithful and well-executed adaptation. The film was directed by John Stephenson and features a talented voice cast that includes Kelsey Grammer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, and Ian Holm. The film tells the story of a group of farm animals who overthrow their human owner and establish a society run by animals. However, the pigs, who assume leadership roles, gradually become corrupted and turn on their fellow animals. The story serves as an allegory for the events leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Joseph Stalin's dictatorship.
Initially, the animals work together to establish a system of governance that promises equality and freedom for all. However, as time passes, Napoleon gradually consolidates his power and becomes a dictator, using propaganda and violence to maintain control over the other animals. …

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