1984 (2023 film)
A dystopian black comedy adaptation of Orwell's 1984.
In 2023, director Diana Ringo released 1984, a Finnish-Russian film blending sci-fi, dystopia, black comedy, and drama. It adapts George Orwell's 1949 novel and incorporates elements from Yevgeny Zamyatin's 1920–1921 novel We. Critics responded positively.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Diana Ringo
- Based on
- Nineteen Eighty-Four
- George Orwell; We
- Yevgeny Zamyatin
- Starring
- Aleksandr Obmanov
- Vladimir Ivaniy
- Aleksey Sharanin
- Diana Ringo
- Sergey Khrustalev
- Studio
- AElita Productions
- Released
- 15 November 2023, Amazon Prime
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Country
- Finland, Russia
- Language
- Russian
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- The first trailer was released on November 21, 2022.
- In 2024 the film was selected for the competition program at the Ravno Selo Film Festival in Serbia.
- A remastered edition with 114 updated CGI shots was re-released in February 2026.
Plot
In a society dominated by Big Brother, individual liberties are erased by constant surveillance. Art is scorned and fantasy is considered a dangerous affliction. A brilliant mathematician begins a forbidden affair with a fellow intellectual. Facing the choice between joining the resistance or remaining an obedient citizen, he must decide under the threat of deadly consequences.
Production
This is the third feature film adaptation of Orwell's novel 1984 and is dedicated to the 120th birth anniversary of George Orwell. It was shot in Moscow as an independent production without Russian government or other government funds. The screenplay was also influenced by Yevgeny Zamyatin's We, which Orwell praised in a 1946 review. Ringo composed the entire soundtrack herself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in 1984 (2023 film)?
1984 stars Aleksandr Obmanov, Vladimir Ivaniy, Aleksey Sharanin, Diana Ringo and Sergey Khrustalev.
How long is 1984 (2023 film)?
1984 has a running time of 132 minutes.
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