19. A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a chilling peek into a dystopian future where the state tries to reform violent youth with contentious psychological treatments. The film's plot follows Alex, a delinquent whose freedoms are erased as he undergoes behavioral conditioning that raises the central question of free will. The film, with its stylized violence, haunting soundtracks, and iconic imagery, reflects issues in moral dilemmas on crime, punishment, and state control. This challenges the audience to grapple with questions and problems about the ethics of using invasive methods in the pursuit of societal order and personal autonomy loss.
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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala