1984
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.
Top Billed Cast
Simon Keenlyside
Winston Smith
Nancy Gustafson
Julia
Richard Margison
O'Brien
Diana Damrau
Gym Instructress / Drunken Woman
Graeme Danby
Charrington
Featured Crew
J.D. McClatchy
Writer
Lorin Maazel
Musical
Sylvain Émard
Choreographer
Carl Fillion
Set Designer
Michel Beaulieu
Lighting Technician
Thomas Meehan
Writer
Yasmina Giguère
Costume Design
Robert Lepage
Director
Jacques Collin
Projection
Patricia Ruel
Prop Maker
Jean-Sébastien Côté
Sound Engineer
Douglas Beck
Manager of Operations