In Othello
- Synopsis
- Feature film. An English multicultural theatre company in contemporary New Delhi is staging a Kathakali production of Othello. The director (Abel) unconventionally casts an inexperienced small town actor (Hussain) as Othello. Hussain soon falls in love with the leading lady playing Desdemona (Chadha), an actress also beloved by Dilip who plays Cassio. The two men become bitter rivals, and the actor who plays Iago (John) secretly orchestrates their drive to destroy each other, so jeopardising the play. A further layering to the film is added as the actor’s theatrical personae begin to influence their actions in life beyond the theatre.
- Language
- English
- Country
- India
- Medium
- Film
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Year of release
- 2002
- Duration
- 100 mins
Credits
- Director
- Roysten Abel
- Cinematographer
- Ranjan Palit
- Screenplay
- Roysten Abel
- Music
- Arjun Sen
- Production Design
- Lucia King
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Plays
- Othello
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Multicultural casting; Rehearsals; Kathakali
Notes
- Notes
- The DVD can be ordered online from the film’s website at www.inothello.com (3/07).
- General
- The film is based on a play ‘Othello in Black and White’ scripted and directed by Roysten Abel.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- http://www.inothello.com
Production Company
- Name
ANB Pictures
Online Retailer
- Name
inothello.com
- Web
- http://www.inothello.com External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "In Othello". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67908 (Accessed 29 Nov 2024)