1984 16 years old

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
Jeremy Irons He was 59, now 76 years old as Television Voice
Diana Damrau She was 36, now 53 years old as Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
Simon Keenlyside He was 48, now 65 years old as Winston Smith

1984 Crew

Name Department
Thomas Meehan as Writer. He was 78 (88) years old when He died Writing
Robert Lepage as Director. He was 50 (now 67) years old Directing
Brian Large as Director. He was 69 (now 85) years old Directing
Lorin Maazel as Musical. He was 78 (84) years old when He died Writing
1984 poster
1984 (16 years)

  • Release day: Monday, May 12, 2008
  • Runtime: 147 minutes