This program attempts to define the nature of Othello's tragedy, while studying the various character relationships and the situation for women in the play.
Analyising Othello through understanding the character of Iago. Historic background to the play; Shakespeare's presentation of evil; motivation of Iago and Othello as victim; Judgement and Proof.
The recently discovered and restored screen version of Shakespeare's famous tragedy. A man is deceived by his scheming lieutenant into believing that his wife has been unfaithful. Starring Orson Welles.
An animated interpretation of "Othello", Shakespeare's immortal study of jealousy.
Jealousy, passion, misplaced trust - the themes of this tragedy permeate this fresh adaptation that moves like a swiftly plunged dagger and features actors filled with the fire of their craft. In this Othello, we see how Shakespeare's plays can be reshaped and reinvented for the screen without diminishing their power. The Moor who 'loved not wisely but too well' commands attention now and for generations to come. Stars Kenneth Branagh, Laurence Fishburne, Irene Jacob.