1984 (2008)

6.0/10 • 147 min • Science Fiction Music

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.

Cast

Simon Keenlyside

Winston Smith

Diana Damrau

Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman

Jeremy Irons

Television Voice

Recommendations

The Tales of Hoffmann
Love Happy
1984
The Captains
Taking Sides
The Big Store
The Fighting Temptations
Grace Unplugged
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Brigadoon
Help!
Star!
Too Late Blues
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Kid Galahad
Press Play
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride
Multiplicity
Jonathan