George Orwell—whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair (1903-1950)—is celebrated as one of the most perceptive and significant writers of the 20th century, responsible for iconic novels like *Animal Farm* and *1984*. Given recent events, many consider him remarkably insightful, a writer who seemed to foresee future trends and wasn’t hesitant about plainly stating what he saw coming. This new film from Raoul Peck, a dire…