A Clockwork Orange is a dystopian novel by Anthony Burgess, adapted into a film by Stanley Kubrick in 1971. The story explores themes of free will, violence, and the psychological manipulation of individuals by society. It follows the journey of Alex, a delinquent youth with a penchant for ultra-violence, who undergoes experimental rehabilitation that strips him of his ability to choose between good and evil. The narrative challenges the ethical implications of state control and the nature of human morality.