2001: A Space Odyssey is a seminal work of science fiction cinema, created by Stanley Kubrick in conjunction with the famous author Arthur C Clarke (who also wrote the novel). Produced in conjunction with the novel in 1968, 2001 tells the story of Man’s dealings with the mysterious Monolith, from it’s influences on our ancestors at the Dawn of Man, to it’s secretive presence beneath the lunar crater Tycho and ultimately to it’s final resting place in orbit of Io. After the Tycho Monolith is excavated, it sends a powerful radio message out towards Jupiter. The spacecraft Discovery is sent to investigate, a mission that will take many years. The two awake members of the crew slowly begin to distrust their computer, HAL, who begins to sabotage the mission. When the astronauts discuss what to do about HAL, he decides to eliminate them. He is almost successful, but the sole survivor, Dave Bowman disconnects HAL and continues the mission alone. His terrifying encounter with the Monolith known as Big Brother sends him on am impossible journey.
2001: A Space Odyssey Pictures & Wallpapers
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