poster

1984

Science Fiction | Music

6.0

Release Date

May 12, 2008

Duration

147 min

Status

Released

Language

en

Overview

Inspired by one of the twentieth century's greatest novels, composer Lorin Maazel evokes Orwell's totalitarian nightmare, where "Big Brother" is always watching, and those guilty of "thoughtcrime" are condemned to face their worst fears in the infamous "Room 101". Filmed during world premiere performances of Robert Lepage's spectacular and psychologically gripping Royal Opera production and conducted by the composer, an international cast brings George Orwell's dark vision to shattering operatic life.

Casts

Simon Keenlyside

Winston Smith

Simon Keenlyside

Nancy Gustafson

Julia

Nancy Gustafson

Richard Margison

O'Brien

Richard Margison

Diana Damrau

Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman

Diana Damrau

Graeme Danby

Charrington

Graeme Danby

Mary Lloyd-Davis

Prole Woman

Mary Lloyd-Davis

Johnnie Fiori

Café Singer

Johnnie Fiori

Jeremy Irons

Television Voice

Jeremy Irons

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

Chorus of the Royal Opera House

Chorus

Chorus of the Royal Opera House

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