2001: A Space Oddysey

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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY

STANLEY KUBRICK, 1968

2001: A Space Odyssey` directed by Stanley Kubrick,1968 is an epic


science fiction voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer Hal, triggered
by the discovery of a mysterious black monolith affecting the human
evolution. Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, who wrote the screenplay, was
partially inspired by Clarke's short story "The Sentinel". He also wrote the
novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, published soon after the film was
released. The film deals with technology and artificial intelligence in the
face of Hal, human evolution, existentialism and extraterrestrial life. It is
noted for itsscientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering
special effects, and ambiguous imagery. It uses sound and minimal
dialogue in place of traditional narrative techniques; the score consists
ofclassical music such as The Blue Danube and Also sprach Zarathustra.

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