Orwell: 2+2=5

This documentary examines the life and legacy of writer George Orwell, focusing on the final months of his life and the development of his dystopian visions. By blending archive footage, readings from the author's personal diaries, and contemporary clips, the film explores the origins of concepts like Big Brother and Newspeak. It connects Orwell's warnings about authoritarianism and sociopolitical control to the state of the modern world.

Directed and written by Raoul Peck, this project follows his previous works, including It's Not About Love, The Young Karl Marx, I Am Not Your Negro, and Ernest Cole: Lost and Found. Produced in the United States and France by companies such as Anonymous Content and Jigsaw Productions, the film features Damian Lewis providing the voice of George Orwell. The cast also includes archival appearances by figures such as Joseph Stalin, George W. Bush, Viktor Orbán, and Colin Powell.

Released on October 3, 2025, the film has a runtime of 119 minutes. It has received a positive response from viewers, maintaining a rating of 7.2/10 on TMDB based on 49 votes.