Othello (1995)
Año de lanzamiento: 1995
Nación: Italy, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Otelo, Othelo, Othellos, オセロ, Отелло
Director: Oliver Parker
Writer: Oliver Parker, William Shakespeare
Producción & Género
Productor: N/A
Compañías: Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Dakota Films
Budget: 11.000.000
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Palabras clave
Palabras clave: based on play or musical, friends, jealousy, shakespeare, shakespeare's othello, the moors (people)
Historia
In this cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, Iago, a cunning and manipulative character, deceives Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. Feigning friendship, Iago convinces Othello that his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful with Cassio, Othello's lieutenant. Consumed by jealousy and rage, Othello ultimately kills Desdemona before realizing her innocence. This tragic sequence of events is orchestrated by Iago to serve his own agenda.
Resumen
Directed by Oliver Parker in 1995, 'Othello' is a faithful adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, set against the backdrop of the Venetian army. The film explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation through its central character, Iago, played masterfully by Kenneth Branagh. Despite its tragic conclusion, 'Othello' stands as a profound examination of human nature and the destructive power of envy.
