1984(2008)
1984 Synopsis
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.
1984 (2008) is a science fiction and music film directed by Robert Lepage, released on May 12, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Simon Keenlyside, Nancy Gustafson, Richard Margison and Diana Damrau. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Lepage
- Writers:
- J.D. McClatchy, Lorin Maazel, Thomas Meehan
- Producers:
- Simon Flind
- Production:
- Royal Opera House, Big Brother Productions
- Status:
- Released
1984 (2008) Trailer
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1984 Videos & Clips
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1984 overture
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1984 love duet
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1984 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Keenlyside
as Winston Smith
- Nancy Gustafson
Nancy Gustafson
as Julia
- Richard Margison
Richard Margison
as O'Brien
Diana Damrau
as Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
- Graeme Danby
Graeme Danby
as Charrington
- Mary Lloyd-Davis
Mary Lloyd-Davis
as Prole Woman
- Johnnie Fiori
Johnnie Fiori
as Café Singer
Jeremy Irons
as Television Voice
- Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
Key crew
Directed by Robert Lepage, written by J.D. McClatchy, Lorin Maazel and Thomas Meehan, produced by Simon Flind.
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1984 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in 1984?
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The main cast of 1984 (2008) includes Simon Keenlyside, Nancy Gustafson, Richard Margison, Diana Damrau and Graeme Danby. The film was directed by Robert Lepage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was 1984 released?
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1984 was released on May 12, 2008 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is 1984 worth watching?
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1984 (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 1984?
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