Parlor Wall Scene – 1966 Film Adaptation of Fahrenheit 451
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Title
Parlor Wall Scene – 1966 Film Adaptation of Fahrenheit 451
Subject
Entertainment technology, dystopia, immersive media, Fahrenheit 451
Description
A still image from François Truffaut’s 1966 film adaptation of Fahrenheit 451, showing the “parlor wall” – a large television screen dominating the home. The image reflects the society’s obsession with entertainment and distraction, where characters like Mildred lose themselves in scripted, artificial relationships.
Creator
François Truffaut (Director)
Source
https://madhulikaliddle.com/2016/04/29/fahrenheit-451-1966/
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Date
1966
Rights
Used for educational purposes under fair use.
Format
PNG
Language
en
Type
Still Image
Identifier
parlor-wall-1966
Coverage
Fictional future, Media society
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Film still from François Truffaut’s Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
Citation
François Truffaut (Director), “Parlor Wall Scene – 1966 Film Adaptation of Fahrenheit 451,” Omeka, accessed June 14, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/258.