1984

1984

147 mins | Science Fiction, Music | May 12, 2008

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.

1984

147 mins | Science Fiction, Music | May 12, 2008

1984
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.
Producers Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions
Original title 1984
Directors Neilson Vignola, Brian Large, Robert Lepage
Writers J.D. McClatchy, Lorin Maazel, Thomas Meehan

Cast

Simon Keenlyside

as Winston Smith

Nancy Gustafson

as Julia

Richard Margison

as O'Brien

Diana Damrau

as Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman

Graeme Danby

as Charrington

Mary Lloyd-Davis

as Prole Woman

Johnnie Fiori

as Café Singer

Jeremy Irons

as Television Voice