Good Morning, Mr. Orwell (1984)
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).
Director: Nam June Paik, Emile Ardolino
Genre: Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- George Plimpton - Self - Host
- Claude Villers - Self - Co-Host
- Peter Gabriel - Self
- Laurie Anderson - Self
- Joseph Beuys - Self
- John Cage - Self
- Robert Combas - Self
- Merce Cunningham - Self
- Salvador Dalí - Self (archive footage)
- Teddy Dibble - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Nam June Paik, Skip Blumberg
Production: Educational Broadcasting Corporation, France 3, Thirteen, The WNET Group, Centre Georges Pompidou, WDR
Country: France, United States of America, Germany
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
avant-garde, questioning, video art, complex, whimsical, cheerful, optimistic
More Films by Director: Nam June Paik, Emile Ardolino
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Good Morning, Mr. Orwell about?
- 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).
- Who directed Good Morning, Mr. Orwell?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell was directed by Nam June Paik, Emile Ardolino.
- Who stars in Good Morning, Mr. Orwell?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell stars George Plimpton, Claude Villers, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, Joseph Beuys, John Cage.
- How long is Good Morning, Mr. Orwell?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Good Morning, Mr. Orwell?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell is a Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary film.
- Where was Good Morning, Mr. Orwell produced?
- Good Morning, Mr. Orwell was produced in France, United States of America, Germany.