Othello
- Synopsis
- This television production marked the directorial debut of Janet Suzman and was staged in her native South Africa by the Market Theatre of Johannesburg. Casting black actor John Kani in the title role, the production caused a sensation there because of its strong story, sensuality and political relevance.' Many production strive to make the play ‘relevant’; this one hardly needed to, and is all the more potent for it’ (The Guardian, 2019).
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain; South Africa
- Medium
- Television; Video
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 1988
- Transmission details
- 27 Dec 1988 at 21:00 (Channel: Channel Four)
- Duration
- 199 mins
- Availability
- Sale
Credits
- Director
- Janet Suzman
- Producer
- David Pupkewitz
- Cinematographer
- Dewald Aukema
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Market Theatre of Johannesburg
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Othello
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors
Notes
- Notes
- Probably out of distribution. TV recordings can be found via some UK academic libraries: King’s College Library, SOAS, University of Leeds, etc.
Production Company
Archive
- Name
BFI National Archive
- Web
- http://www.bfi.org.uk/archive-collections/searching-access-collections/research-viewing-services External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7255 1444
- Fax
- 020 7436 0165
- Address
- 21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
Distributor
- Name
Rotunda Studios
- Phone
- 071-435 9004
- Address
- 116-118 Finchley Road
London
NW3 5HT
Online Retailer
- Name
amazon.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.amazon.co.uk External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/15832 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)