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In the pulsating heart of 1970s London, the timeless tale of Herman Melville's "Bartleby" is brought to life. This meticulous adaptation invites us into the life of a young accounting clerk, Bartleby, who embarks on a subtle rebellion against the monotonous drudgery of his everyday employment. His weapon of choice? A simple, yet powerful phrase, "I prefer not to." This quiet defiance spirals, domino-like, into chaos as his refusal to conform disrupts the equilibrium of the office, forcing his colleagues into picking up his slack.
In this world, where employment and sanity are two sides of the same coin, Bartleby's employer, played by the exceptional Paul Scofield, finds himself trapped in a paradox - unable to dismiss or aid his disruptive employee. His last resort? A mental institution.
This cinematic journey, also starring John McEnery and Thorley Walters, immerses us in the rigorous grind of everyday life, while exploring the thin line between compliance and insanity. "Bartleby" is a masterful portrait of workplace rebellion and the human spirit, painted with the unique colors of one of literature's most acclaimed geniuses.
Where to watch Bartleby?
Bartleby is a drama movie featuring Paul Scofield and directed by Anthony Friedman.
It is possible to buy Bartleby on Amazon Video.