Othello

Отелло

Othello, a celebrated Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, angering her noble father and inciting the envious Iago’s hatred. Sent to Cyprus, Othello’s victories are overshadowed by Iago’s manipulations: he frames Desdemona as unfaithful with Othello’s lieutenant Cassio. Consumed by jealousy, Othello murders his wife. Discovering Iago’s treachery too late, Othello kills himself as Cyprus learns the bitter truth.

Director

Sergei Yutkevich

Music

Aram Khachaturyan

Screenplay

Sergei Yutkevich

Status

Released

Release date

02/12/1955

Original language

Russian