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.
Credits
1984 Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jeremy Irons
He was 59, now 75 years old
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as Television Voice |
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Diana Damrau
She was 36, now 52 years old
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as Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman |
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Simon Keenlyside
He was 48, now 64 years old
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as Winston Smith |
1984 Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Thomas Meehan as Writer. He was 78 (88) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Robert Lepage as Director. He was 50 (now 66) years old
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Directing |
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Brian Large as Director. He was 69 (now 85) years old
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Directing |
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Lorin Maazel as Musical. He was 78 (84) years old when He died
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Writing |
