The Great Gatsby (film adaptations)

The Great Gatsby film adaptations bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel to life, capturing the opulence, desire, and disillusionment of the Roaring Twenties. Different versions, from the 1974 film starring Robert Redford to the 2013 adaptation with Leonardo DiCaprio, interpret the story visually—highlighting lavish parties, stunning costumes, and complex characters like the mysterious Jay Gatsby. These films explore themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream, offering viewers a dramatized, sensory experience that complements the novel’s critique of societal excess and the elusive nature of happiness.