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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.

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1984

📅 2008🌐 ENMovie

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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.

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🎬 Type: Movie

📅 Year: 2008

Rating: 6.0/10

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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

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