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Filming Othello

1979 · 84 min Documentary TV Movie
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

Filming Othello is a 1978 documentary film directed by and starring Orson Welles about the making of his award-winning 1952 production Othello. The film, which was produced for West German television, was the last completed feature film directed by Welles.

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Year 1979
Country Germany
Genre Documentary, TV Movie
Director Orson Welles
Runtime 84 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (12 votes)

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Welles constructs the film as an intimate masterclass, relying on archival footage and his commanding presence as a raconteur. He explores the chasm between artistic intention and compromised execution, making the act of explanation itself the central drama.

What lingers after viewing is the portrait of a relentless artist, dissecting his own work with equal parts wit, regret, and enduring passion. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Orson Welles

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