Otello

Year: 1986

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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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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