Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives
- Synopsis
- In this acclaimed short film, artist, Phoebe Boswell, explores the racial tensions in Othello and their resonance in the contemporary world.
- Series
- Shakespeare Lives 2016
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Duration
- 05’ 29"
Credits
- Director
- Shola Amoo
- Producer
- Anne Beresford; Rienkje Attoh
- Cinematographer
- Damien Ansell; Stil Willliams
- Writer
- Phoebe Boswell
- Editor
- A MdHamiri Nkemi
- Music
- Segun Akinola
- Costume
- Jeffrey Michael
- Cast
Ashley Thomas Othello Elisa Lasowski Desdemona Lanre Malaolu Phoebe Boswell
Additional Details
- Production type
- Fiction Films
- Plays
- Othello
- Subjects
- History; RACE RELATIONS & CULTURAL IDENTITY CATALOGUES
- Keywords
- Queen Elizabeth I
Notes
- Notes
- Shakespeare Lives was a global cultural programme of events and activities in 2016. Created by the British Council, Shakespeare lives included the commissioning of 11 short films inspired by Shakespeare’s work. The playlist is available here: https://theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org/blog/2016/12/film-watch-our-collection-of-shakespeare-lives-short-films/
- Awards
- Nominated for the Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival 2017.
Online Availability
- Online URL
- https://vimeo.com/183218909
- Online format
- Streamed
Production Company
Distributor (Sale)
- Name
British Council
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Dear Mr Shakespeare: Shakespeare Lives". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av77918 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)