Synopsis:

Based on the famous book by Ray Bradbury, this film portrays a future society where books and reading are forbidden and "firemen" are charged with the responsibility of setting and maintaining fires at the 451 degrees necessary to burn paper. But not everyone is prepared to follow the rules. Bradbury thought of this dystopia (1953) during the expansion of television in the USA. It was Truffaut’s first colour film, and colour opened new creative dimensions for him. This science-fiction film contains visual and conceptual abstractions that were absent in his previous films. The filming, which took place mostly in Britain, was difficult for the director, partly because he didn’t speak English, but mostly because of a clash with the main actor Oskar Werner (Jules in Jules and Jim). Fahrenheit 451 still stands out as a surprisingly audacious film. A fantastic classic for all, especially recommended for young audiences. Don’t miss it!

1966: Festival de Veneza: Nomeado Leão de Ouro

1966: Prémios BAFTA: Nomeada melhor actriz britânica (Julie Christie)