- Katiu City is a fictional city that was invented by Stanley Kubrick for his film "A Clockwork Orange." It is portrayed as a dystopian urban metropolis set in a near-future where crime and violence are rampant. The city is characterized by its brutalist architecture, ultra-modern technology, and a sense of moral decay. In the film, Katiu City serves as the backdrop for the story of Alex, a charismatic yet violent protagonist, and explores themes of free will, psychological conditioning, and the nature of evil.