1984 · 2008

1984

Robert Lepage · 147 min · United Kingdom

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.

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Production companies

Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions

Cast

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  Simon Keenlyside

  Winston Smith

• Nancy Gustafson

  Julia

• Richard Margison

  O'Brien

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  Diana Damrau

  Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman

• Graeme Danby

  Charrington

• Mary Lloyd-Davis

  Prole Woman

• Johnnie Fiori

  Café Singer

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  Jeremy Irons

  Television Voice