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Othello (Welles, 1952)

Orson Welles, 1952

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DVD Extras

Restored
Welles' short film 'Return to Glennascaul'
'Restoring Othello' featurette
trailers
production stills.

Film Details

Director	Orson Welles
Year	1952
Country	USA

Cast

Orson Welles, Suzanne Cloutier, Michael MacLiammoir

Technical Details

Certificate	U
Length	90 mins
Label	SECND
Format	DVD B&W
Region	0
Aspect	4:3
Cat No	2NDVD3054
Main Language	ENGLISH

Film Description

Some sequences in 'Othello' would work just as effectively as silent film, such is Welles' genius for evoking moods through the stark contrasts between light and shade, windswept exteriors and shadowy citadel corridors. Welles uses less than half of Shakespeare's text, but his concentration on short-lived rage and dread, rather than slow-burning tension, captures the essence of the tragedy, and the camerawork makes our perspective as warped as Othello's view of Desdemona. Micheal MacLiammoir's lank-haired, whining Iago is a fine foil for Welles' proud, imposing Moor.

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By Anon on

Haunted leading man, femme fatale, dark, brooding - all the elements of film noir combine in a masterly adaptation. "This is Shakespeare filmed with love and powerhou... more >