Movie

1984 (2008)

• May 12, 2008
• 2h 27m

• 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.

Directors

Robert Lepage, Brian Large

Writers

J.D. McClatchy, Thomas Meehan

Starring

Simon Keenlyside, Nancy Gustafson, Richard Margison