Fahrenheit 451

About Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451, released in 2018, is a dystopian drama directed by Ramin Bahrani. Based on Ray Bradbury's 1953 novel of the same name, the film explores a grim future where books are outlawed and burnt by the state. Michael B. Jordan stars as Guy Montag, a firefighter committed to burning books to maintain social order, who begins to question his duties after a series of encounters with Clarisse, a free-spirited informer.

Making / Production

Fahrenheit 451 was produced by HBO films. Ramin Bahrani, David Coatsworth, Sarah Green, Michael B. Jordan, and Alan Gasmer served as producers. The screenplay was written by Bahrani and Amir Naderi. The film was shot in Toronto, Canada.

Actors

• Michael B. Jordan as Guy Montag: Jordan portrays the conflicted protagonist, delivering a strong performance that effectively conveys Montag's evolving sense of doubt towards society's order.
• Sofia Boutella as Clarisse McClellan: Boutella gives a captivating performance as Clarisse, someone who challenges Montag's ideology and makes him reconsider his role in society.
• Michael Shannon as Captain Beatty: Shannon portrays the tyrannical captain of the firefighters with an intense command, embodying the oppressive society depicted in the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film premiered at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
• Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
• Michael B. Jordan also served as an executive producer for the film.

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting score for Fahrenheit 451 was provided by composers Matteo Zingales and Antony Partos.
• The soundtrack effectively complements the dystopian theme and the intense scenes throughout the movie.

Quotes

• "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. News, facts, memoirs, internet of old - burn it." - Captain Beatty
• "We are not born equal, so we must be made equal by the fire." - Guy Montag
• "When you're happy, you don't ask questions." - Clarisse McClellan