1984
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2008-05-12
Runtime: 147 mins
Director: Robert Lepage, Brian Large
Writer: J.D. McClatchy, Thomas Meehan
Spoken language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Music
Original title: 1984
Production Companies: Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
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