Aldous Huxley

The author of Brave New World, Aldous Huxley (1894-1963) is one of the best-known twentieth-century novelists. Filmed in California – where Huxley spent most of his life –, Maryland and the UK, and featuring numerous extracts from the writer's major works, this documentary re-evaluates his writing and reveals the thoughts, concerns and passions of this fascinating man. Along with contributions from family and friends, it includes archive interviews with Huxley himself.