Portrayal of Evil in Othello

Alternative title
Othello - Portrayal of Evil
Synopsis
Educational video aimed at Key Stages 4 & 5. Analyses Othello through understanding the character of Iago. Intercut with footage from a screen dramatisation of the play, various authorities discuss Shakespeare’s choice of language, character and theme. Covers historical background to the play; Shakespeare’s presentation of evil; motivation of Iago and Othello as victim; judgement and proof.
Language
English
Country
Australia; Great Britain
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
2003
Duration
24 mins

Credits

Director
Arthur Tanaka
Producer
Arthur Tanaka
Cinematographer
Arthur Tanaka
Production Design
Kylie McLean

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama; English language and literature
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Some of their assets including the streaming platform and our curriculum content have been acquired by ClickView. Around 160 DVD titles are available (or will be made available) through Boulton-Hawker.

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

Notes
NB Classroom Video ceased trading in January 2015. Potential customers are directed to DVD sales enquiries are directed to sales@boultonhawker.co.uk and are asked to note that not all third party, or proprietary content which includes videos produced by VEA, Classroom Video, Online Classroom and Training Point will be available from Boulton Hawker. Streaming customers are asked to be aware that: All current licences will remain active for the duration of their license period (including embed links and clips that you have created) No streaming licence can be renewed after the existing license period has lapsed Classroom Video’s parent company VEA will manage existing streaming licences from a technical and administrative perspective. For all enquiries please contact support@vea.com.au

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Portrayal of Evil in Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av35273 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)