From Page to Screen: The Enduring Relevance of Fahrenheit 451

نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی

نویسندگان

1 Assistant Professor, English and Linguistics Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran

2 M.A. in English language and Literature, Faculty of Language and Literature, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran

10.22034/jls.2024.142718.1200

چکیده

In an era where classic literature is continuously reimagined through film adaptations, Fahrenheit 451 stands as a prime example of how stories can be transformed across different media. This research explores the adaptation process of Ray Bradbury's iconic novel, examining how its dystopian narrative has been reinterpreted by two different directors: François Truffaut (1966) and Ramin Bahrani (2018). Employing theories from adaptation studies and especially drawing upon the works of Linda Hutcheon and George Bluestone, this study explores how these filmmakers navigate the transition from textual storytelling to visual representation. Truffaut’s adaptation, rooted in the 1960s, remains faithful to the original narrative -- preserving its core themes, while Bahrani’s modern version reconstructs the story to reflect contemporary societal issues. This comparison reveals the complexities of adapting fiction into film, highlighting the struggle between maintaining authenticity and embracing creative liberty. This comparison reveals the complexities of adapting fiction into film, highlighting the struggle between maintaining authenticity and embracing creative liberty.

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