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Othello

2001 · 98 min Drama
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Venice at the height of its power. A general’s trust is a fortress, and his ensign’s whispers are the poison that seeps through its walls. This 2001 drama, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy, charts the devastating corrosion of a great man’s mind through jealousy and manipulation. A story of love, race, and ruin, where the most dangerous enemy wears the face of a friend.

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Year 2001
Country Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom
Genre Drama
Director Geoffrey Sax
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (10 votes)

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The direction is restrained, giving Shakespeare's language the space to resonate fully. The camera moves like a shadow through palace halls, with light sculpting the actors' faces to reveal each subtle shift.

This is for viewers prepared to witness tragedy unfold through quiet erosion rather than spectacle. You'll feel the dreadful weight of suspicion as it methodically dismantles a noble mind. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Geoffrey Sax

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