During World War II, a bomber pilot named Yossarian faces the madness of war while trying to escape his fate. Trapped in an absurd loop of military bureaucracy, Yossarian discovers that to be declared insane and avoid flying suicidal missions, he must request it. However, there is a rule known as "Catch-22," which states that any pilot who requests to be relieved from combat duty is demonstrating his sanity and therefore cannot be considered insane.
As Yossarian navigates the chaos around him, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters: Captain Milo Minderbinder, a military entrepreneur who turns war into a lucrative business; Doctor Daneeka, who is only trying to escape the situation; and the morbid and enigmatic Lieutenant Scheisskopf, obsessed with military parades. Yossarian's struggle is a blend of black comedy and fierce satire, where each attempt to find meaning and save his life becomes increasingly absurd.
Through his journey, the film explores universal themes of madness, corruption, and the individual's struggle against an oppressive and surreal system. Each scene is woven with a sense of irony and desperation, trapping the viewer in a world where logic is a luxury that no one can afford. Ultimately, it is a scathing and memorable portrayal of a conflict that is fought not only on the battlefield but also in the minds of those who experience it.