Year: 1986
Runtime: 118 mins
Language: Italian
Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Adapted from Shakespeare’s tragedy, Verdi’s opera portrays the corrosive power of jealousy. Iago, resentful that Otello has promoted the rising Cassio, schemes to ruin them both and sows doubt that Desdemona is unfaithful with Cassio. Consumed by suspicion, Otello’s jealousy triggers tragedy and eventual retribution.
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