Dorian Lynskey
Author and journalist specialising in cultural and literary history, best known for The Ministry of Truth, a biography of George Orwell's 1984, and serving as the episode's Orwell correspondent.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 29min
A picture of the future – A new movie captures what George Orwell knew about 2026
Dorian Lynskey, author and Orwell specialist, explores how Raoul Peck’s new documentary links 1984 and Animal Farm to today’s data-driven manipulation. He discusses the film’s collage style, its cinematic power, and where the Orwell connections feel stretched. Lynskey also examines surveillance, truth erosion, collective self-deception, and how adaptations shape our image of Orwell.
