Blog Post 7: Mood Board

A Clockwork Orange

Mood board

To demonstrate the feel of A Clockwork Orange, I've picked out 15 images that aid in conveying the overall mood and aesthetic of the film. The film's unique art style can be represented by the postmodernism pieces, being the Monroe painting, statues, and ransom magazine words. Alongside the postmodernism is also neo futurism, represented by the central photo of the white and red room, postmodernism being a crucial aspect towards the movie's feel. paired with the neo futurism architecture of the movie is also the brutalist architecture prevalent throughout the film, as represented by the brutalist building in the bottom left. Music is a heavy part of the film's overall theme and aesthetic, and it is represented by the pictures of the multi colored cassettes and vinyl record. The orange and clock solely relate to the title of the film. The gentlemen picture represents the pseudo gentlemanlike personality Alex demonstrates within the film.

This collection of images effectively encapsulates the aesthetic and mood of A Clockwork Orange. By combining elements of postmodernism, neo-futurism, and brutalist architecture, the visuals accentuate the film's contrasts between high art and dystopian control. The vibrant colors of the pop-art influences, alongside the mechanical features of the clock and orange, highlight the tension between organic humanity and artificial systems. Music, a central theme in the film, is beautifully represented through the vinyl and cassettes, emphasizing Alex's paradoxical appreciation for beauty among his chaotic mental state. Altogether, this visual collage captures the essence of the film’s provocative, satirical, and unsettling world.