Otello (1914)
1914 · Silent film · 117 min · dir. Arrigo Frusta
- Drama
- Romance
Synopsis
Desdemona, a beautiful and high-born Venetian lady, is wooed and won by Othello, a Moorish general whose dusky skin cannot conceal a chivalrous and adventurous spirit such as women love. Desdemona's father, Brabantio, learning of their secret marriage, is much incensed and goes before the Duke of Venice and complains that his daughter has been stolen from him. It so happens that Othello's warlike qualities are in demand upon the very night in which these affairs culminate. He has been in the service of the Venetian government and the state now requires his presence in Cyprus to oppose a Turkish fleet. He is, therefore, suffered to depart in peace with his wife, Desdemona, especially since she in the Council Chamber declares her love and confidence in him. Iago, Othello's ancient or ensign, has sworn secret enmity against his master because the Moor raised Cassio instead of himself to the chief lieutenancy. His enmity has taken the form of carefully laid plots, which began the very nuptial night of Othello. In Cyprus, where Othello and his train repairs, the plots have abundant time for ripening. A storm has wrecked the Turkish fleet and Othello remains in command of land amid a general revelry authorized by him to celebrate the destruction of the enemy and in honor of his own nuptials. During the feast, Iago makes Cassio drunk and involves him in a street brawl. Othello arrives on the scene and deprives the officer of his lieutenancy. Iago advises Cassio to sue for favor and…
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Details
- Director
- Arrigo Frusta
- Running time
- 117 minutes
- Language
- Italian
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Otello
- opera
- RAI
- Giuseppe
- Verdi
Cast & crew
- Arrigo Frusta Director
- Paolo Colaci
- Cesira Lenard
- Ubaldo Stefani
