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1984 (2008)

1984 (2008)

Science Fiction Music
Release Date: 2008, May 12
Directors: Robert Lepage, Brian Large
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions
Cast: Jeremy Irons, Diana Damrau, Johnnie Fiori, Simon Keenlyside, Nancy Gustafson, Richard Margison, Graeme Danby, Mary Lloyd-Davis

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.

Keywords:

opera