In-Person

Fahrenheit 451: Film Screening and Community Discussion

Wed Jun 4, 2025 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Farenheit 451
New Haven Free Public Library - Ives Main Library
133 Elm Street New Haven, CT 06510
  • General Public

1966 | Directed by François Truffaut | United Kingdom | 112 minutes | English

Fahrenheit 451 is a 1966 British dystopian drama film directed by François Truffaut and starring Julie Christie, Oskar Werner, and Cyril Cusack. Based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury, the film takes place in a controlled society in an oppressive future, in which the government sends out firemen to destroy all literature to prevent revolution and thinking. This was Truffaut's first colour film and his only non French-language film. At the 27th Venice International Film Festival, Fahrenheit 451 was nominated for the Golden Lion. Community Discussion to follow with lovely refreshments. For more info call 203-946-8130