A Clockwork Orange (1971) dir. Stanley Kubrick A Clockwork Orange is a provocative and unsettling exploration of free will, violence, and social control. Set in a dystopian future, the film follows Alex DeLarge, a delinquent teenager who leads a gang of criminals indulging in brutal acts of violence. After being arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental form of aversion therapy, which strips him of his ability to choose between good and evil, forcing him to confront the consequences of his action