Why do you have to watch the mini-series "Catch-22" by George Clooney
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
On strimingovom service Hulu released a new six-part project of the famous actor and director. This film version of which appeared in 1961, the famous book by the American writer Joseph Heller - absurd satirical work about the American pilots during the Second World War.
The original novel has already become a cult: he took 200 best books on the version of the BBC BBC 11 in the list of "200 best books on the version Bi-bi-si", and the term "Catch-22" has long become a popular expression, dedicated to ubiquitous bureaucracy.
What book tells
"Catch-22" (in the original - Catch-22) is partly based on the memoirs of the writer Joseph Heller, who served during the war bomber in Italy. The plot of the novel is dedicated to Captain John Yossarian. He serves on the basis of Pianosa and very tired from the rigors of battle. Therefore it prefers to pretend illness to evade combat missions.
At some point, he decides that the best tactic - said the madman. But learns about the main paradox - "Catch-22".
"Catch-22" states: "Anyone who tries to evade combat duty, is not truly crazy."
That is, anyone who deliberately do not want to participate in the war, exactly is sober. Madmen Only those who want to fight. And so Yossarian must continue to fight. A guide constantly increases the rate of departures.
In parallel, the book tells the story of the other inhabitants of Pianosa. The first chapters are devoted to separate unusual characters like weasely Minderbindera Milo, who buys and sells on the basis of just about anything is possible. And yet mentioned Major Major Major Major - ridiculous boss, received the title only because of the name and surname.
Yossarian diligently portrays a madman and realizes that in fact around him too mad. A war for many - a way to solve their problems, and promotion.
This is the basis for a satirical novel. Heller, one of the first released as a bright anti-war book, anticipating and "Slaughterhouse-Five" Kurt VonnegutAnd "Rainbow gravity" by Thomas Pynchon. The author has depicted the main evil are not enemies, but the higher ranks, who care only about their own welfare and jeopardize the common soldiers.
The book begins as absurd humorous work. Hero again and again faced with senseless contradictions and trying to somehow adjust to them. But then everything becomes darker.
Most clearly anti-war orientation noticeable closer to the finale. Dealers with Pianosa, who are trying to cash in on any contracts, bombed their own base under an agreement with the enemy. Thus, what began as a farce in the spirit "The Good Soldier Svejk"Turns into a real tragedy.
What does the term
"Catch-22" became the leitmotif of the entire book. And not only in the aforementioned inability to avoid service. In fact, it is the designation of any logical contradictions and conflicting rules. And John Yossarian and others with a similar face constantly.
At meetings allowed to ask questions only to those who had not asked them. As a result, all stop asking, and cancel meetings. The doctor himself makes the diagnosis and recognizes himself unfit for service, at the same time attributing itself amputated leg. During the training time by Major Major everyone wants to get rid and that is why pay him special attention.
These rules apply even life and death. Yossarian lives in a tent with the dead. The neighbor died even before it was decorated in part, is why things can not be disposed of without the consent of the owner. And more is on the basis of Dr. Deineka, which formally listed dead. He was in the crew list of the downed aircraft, but in fact did not fly anywhere.
After the book the term "Catch-22" quickly went to the people. Thus it came to be called any logical contradiction, with which people face in life. The most common example is to get the job, you need experience.
As other examples classic paradoxes.
The paradox of the liarThis statement - falsely.
Is it true this statement?
The paradox of the barber Bertrand RussellSuppose that in a certain village lived a barber who shaves all the villagers who do not shave themselves, and only them.
Does the barber shave himself?
But more often the term "Catch-22" is used in relation to bureaucracy and conflicting laws at all levels. For example, a student circles government can act only as long as their work approves the Dean's Office. Or the legend of the Constitution of Cuba Fidel Castro era: President determines the Council of Ministers, which, in turn, appoints the president.
What was the first film adaptation
In 1970 he filmed the book director Mike Nichols, who directed the famous film "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"And" The Graduate "winner" Oscar "," Golden Globe "," Grammy "," Emmy, "a BAFTA and" Tony ".
The plot is close to the contents of the book, but the action is fit two hours of screen time. It is not possible to tell the history of most characters - many of them appear just one episode. But Nichols was able to convey the main thing - the atmosphere of absurdity and madness at the US base.
Yossarian played by the famous Alan Arkin. Supporting roles are also performed very famous actors. Thus, the role of the chaplain Teppmena appears Anthony Perkins ( "Psycho"), Major Major played Bob Newhart (Proton professor in" The Big Bang Theory "). And the role of the base commander General Dridla played the legendary actor and director Orson Welles.
Despite some confusion action, the authors were able to convey the main events and even add to their own surreal jokes. Portrait of Churchill on the wall during the conversation may be replaced by Stalin, Yossarian thoughts over and over again back to a single event, and the film begins with the end of history.
What is interesting series
The new design has some important differences from the previous movies. First, it increased the timing. Six episodes authors give much more room than the two hour movie, and they are often quoted verbatim the original book.
Secondly, shot George Clooney. This is not the first of his directorial experience. Some films Clooney is not too successful, but "The Ides of March" are recognized by many viewers and critics. To focus more on the set, he even refused an important role in the series.
Clooney was originally planned to appear in the image of Colonel Cathcart, but then was replaced by Kyle Chandler ( "Friday Night Lights"). George is now playing a secondary role Scheisskopf lieutenant commander training.
The image of John Yossarian embodied Christopher Abbott ( "Sinner"). In this role, the actor recalls Alan Arkin, who played in the classic film. Also in the new film adaptation appeared, Hugh Laurie ( "Dr. Houseยป).
The series offers a more current and complete retelling of the classic story with familiar actors, absurd humor and modern filming.
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