The Four Feathers. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1902 book
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The Four Feathers
A.E.W. Mason, 1902
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Shekhar Kapur, 2002

Set in 1885, the story follows a British officer who resigns his post when he learns of his regiment’s plan to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancée send him four white feathers which symbolize cowardice. To redeem his honor he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves the lives of those who branded him a coward.


Dead Babies. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1975 book
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Dead Babies
Martin Amis, 1975
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William Marsh, 2000

The movie follows a group of young, wealthy and privileged friends who gather at a remote country house for a weekend of drugs, sex, and partying. As the weekend progresses, the group’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic and disturbing, culminating in a shocking act of violence. The film explores themes of hedonism, addiction, and the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege.