Othello (1997)

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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
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Cast

Music: Michael Ward
Production: Shakespeare Theatre Company
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

shakespeare

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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.