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
Cast
Simon Keenlyside
Winston Smith
Nancy Gustafson
Julia
Richard Margison
O'Brien
Diana Damrau
Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
Graeme Danby
Charrington
Mary Lloyd-Davis
Prole Woman
Johnnie Fiori
Café Singer
Jeremy Irons
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