Othello (1997)
The landmark photo negative production
Spurred by the devious Iago and believing that his beloved Desdemona has betrayed him, Othello destroys his own happy world. Accomplished film, television, and stage actor Patrick Stewart plays Othello joined by a Black cast, including Franchelle Stewart Dorn as Emilia. This bold, new look at the play highlights one of its major themes of “otherness.”
Director: Jude Kelly
Genre: Drama
Release Date: December 13, 1997
Cast
- Patrick Stewart - Othello
- Patrice Johnson - Desdemona
- Ron Canada - Iago
- Franchelle Stewart Dorn - Emilia
Music: Michael Ward
Production: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shakespeare
More Films by Director: Jude Kelly
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Othello about?
- Spurred by the devious Iago and believing that his beloved Desdemona has betrayed him, Othello destroys his own happy world. Accomplished film, television, and stage actor Patrick Stewart plays Othello joined by a Black cast, including Franchelle Stewart Dorn as Emilia. This bold, new look at the play highlights one of its major themes of “otherness.”
- Who directed Othello?
- Othello was directed by Jude Kelly.
- Who stars in Othello?
- Othello stars Patrick Stewart, Patrice Johnson, Ron Canada, Franchelle Stewart Dorn.
- What genre is Othello?
- Othello is a Drama film.