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1984

May 12, 2008 · 2h 27m
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Science Fiction
Music

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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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CAST

Simon Keenlyside
Winston Smith
Nancy Gustafson
Julia
Richard Margison
O'Brien
Diana Damrau
Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
Graeme Danby
Charrington
Mary Lloyd-Davis
Prole Woman
Johnnie Fiori
Café Singer
Jeremy Irons
Television Voice
Directed by Robert Lepage

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions
Country
GB

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