--- product_id: 121759806 title: "1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]" price: "€ 42.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/121759806-1984-the-criterion-collection-dvd store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] **Price:** € 42.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** € 42.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/121759806-1984-the-criterion-collection-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This masterly adaptation of George Orwell’s chilling parable about totalitarian oppression gives harrowing cinematic expression to the book’s bleak prophetic vision. In a rubble-strewn surveillance state where an endless overseas war props up the repressive regime of the all-seeing Big Brother, and all dissent is promptly squashed, a profoundly alienated citizen, Winston Smith (thrillingly played by John Hurt), risks everything for an illicit affair with the rebellious Julia (Suzanna Hamilton) in a defiant assertion of humanity in the face of soul-crushing conformity. Through vividly grim production design and expressionistically desaturated cinematography by Roger Deakins, Michael Radford’s 1984 conjures a dystopian vision of postwar Britain as fascistic nightmare—a world all too recognizable as our own. DIRECTOR-APPROVED DVD SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Roger Deakins • New interviews with director Michael Radford and cinematographer Roger Deakins • New interview with David Ryan, author of George Orwell on Screen • Behind-the-scenes footage • Trailer • PLUS: An essay by writer and performer A. L. Kennedy Review: Doubleplus-Good Version of The Dystopian Classic - Outstanding 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four- the iconic and seminal novel that to this day is the definitive example future dystopia. Proletariat Winston and his comrade Julia live under the constant eye of Big Brother, a totalitarian oligarchy devoid of any privacy, pleasure, or individuality, their complicated repressed feelings lead them to secretly rebel- with brutal consequences. Director Michael Radford fully captures and conveys the complex themes of the novel in an effective, efficient and realistic manner. Wisely toning down the science-fiction futurism of other films, instead focuses on the police-state and nationalism, creating a completely recognizable crumbling urban landscape populated with exhausted and oppressed working class and the bureaucracy that keeps the propaganda cycle going. Unending wars, attacks on non-existent political scapegoats, a manipulated and censored news feed, and absolute control over every aspect of society- the food supply, people's sex lives, even a person's historical existence and suppression of all forms of freedom and expression- are all normalized. The particular focus on the gradual suppression and censorship of language is especially well done, in my opinion highlighting this fundamentally terrifying element of control is one of the film's greatest strengths. The great Roger Deakin's color-desaturated photography adds to the vivid palpably realistic depiction of a nightmarish, dead-end atmosphere where "Big Brother is watching". This Criterion Collection Blu-Ray contains several insightful interviews and two different scores (one by the Eurythmics). Compare with Terry Gilliam's Brazil, or the theocratic dystopia of The Handmaid's Tale. Excellent- and that's no doublethink ! Review: Good documentary on whats to come. - All humans should see this. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Andrew Wilde, Anthony Benson, Cyril Cusack, David Cann, David Trevena, George Orwell, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, John Hurt, Michael Radford, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton Contributor Andrew Wilde, Anthony Benson, Cyril Cusack, David Cann, David Trevena, George Orwell, Gregor Fisher, James Walker, John Hurt, Michael Radford, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,111 Reviews | | Format | NTSC, Subtitled | | Genre | Science Fiction & Fantasy | | Number Of Discs | 1 | | Runtime | 110 minutes | ## Images ![1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91M+5PANAgL.jpg) ![1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GQdFutYdL.jpg) ![1984 (The Criterion Collection) [DVD] - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712Iel0T72L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Doubleplus-Good Version of The Dystopian Classic *by A***Y on September 29, 2019* Outstanding 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four- the iconic and seminal novel that to this day is the definitive example future dystopia. Proletariat Winston and his comrade Julia live under the constant eye of Big Brother, a totalitarian oligarchy devoid of any privacy, pleasure, or individuality, their complicated repressed feelings lead them to secretly rebel- with brutal consequences. Director Michael Radford fully captures and conveys the complex themes of the novel in an effective, efficient and realistic manner. Wisely toning down the science-fiction futurism of other films, instead focuses on the police-state and nationalism, creating a completely recognizable crumbling urban landscape populated with exhausted and oppressed working class and the bureaucracy that keeps the propaganda cycle going. Unending wars, attacks on non-existent political scapegoats, a manipulated and censored news feed, and absolute control over every aspect of society- the food supply, people's sex lives, even a person's historical existence and suppression of all forms of freedom and expression- are all normalized. The particular focus on the gradual suppression and censorship of language is especially well done, in my opinion highlighting this fundamentally terrifying element of control is one of the film's greatest strengths. The great Roger Deakin's color-desaturated photography adds to the vivid palpably realistic depiction of a nightmarish, dead-end atmosphere where "Big Brother is watching". This Criterion Collection Blu-Ray contains several insightful interviews and two different scores (one by the Eurythmics). Compare with Terry Gilliam's Brazil, or the theocratic dystopia of The Handmaid's Tale. Excellent- and that's no doublethink ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good documentary on whats to come. *by K***B on December 30, 2025* All humans should see this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Breaking of The Will *by R***G on August 31, 2025* The breaking of the will is at the heart of this movie. At the core of this film lies the metaphorical shriveled will of its protagonist, Winston, who cannot navigate even a single day without his ‘daily dose’ of pervasive surveillance and censorship. Big Brother’s Soviet-styled totalitarianism robs the individual of dignity and freedom. Although George Orwell was of the Left politically – he was very critical of Joseph Stalin and also Soviet style authoritarianism: a system which obviously included censorship together with a surveillance state. ===== Orwellian Similarities: In Contemporary Society ===== There's the ever-present battery of CCTV cameras in public venues, creating a constant sense of being watched: similar to Big Brother himself peering down upon you. Moreover, data collection is everywhere – various tech monopolies seek to gather data points, [even conversations]. And, what will they do with this collated data? The mind reels – it may not always be beneficial to the consumer. These disquieting parallels to our civilization provide food for thought. ===== Acting: Powerful Performances ===== Richard Burton gives a magnificent performance in his final outing. Burton plays the interrogator. The interrogator is an ultra-loyal apparatchik, who must keep the machinery, or the Party running. (In truth, I bought the Criterion Blu-ray to re-watch his performance.) And, Suzanna Hamilton’s Julia seems more emotive than in the novel – this could just be me. (I was a teenager when I read the novel.). ===== Technical Details: Criterion Blu-ray ===== The Criterion carries a newer (4K) restoration. [To my eyes, the Criterion is superior to the prior Blu-ray Edition.] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/121759806-1984-the-criterion-collection-dvd](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/121759806-1984-the-criterion-collection-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*