Released:
2008-05-12

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.

Directors:
Robert Lepage, Brian Large

Runtime:
2h 27min

Genre:
Science Fiction, Music

• Cast:
• 
  Simon Keenlyside
  as
  Winston Smith
• 
  Nancy Gustafson
  as
  Julia
• 
  Richard Margison
  as
  O'Brien
• 
  Diana Damrau
  as
  Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
• 
  Graeme Danby
  as
  Charrington