Director
Oliver Parker
Leading Actors/Actresses
Laurence Fishburne and Irène Jacob
Supporting Actors/Actresses
Kenneth Branagh, Nathaniel Parker, and Michael Maloney
Genre
Drama
Language
English
Awards
No significant awards
Date of Release
15 December 1995
Producer
David Barron
Setting and Context
Cyprus, Medieval Times
Narrator and Point of View
Through the point of view of the eponymous Othello.
Tone and Mood
Brooding, scheming, mysterious, cunning, strange, evocative, trusting, and violent
Protagonist and Antagonist
Othello vs. his enemies (particularly Iago)
Major Conflict
The conflict between Othello and his scheming enemies (particularly Iago), who aim to take power.
Climax
The climax occurs on the night of the wedding.
Foreshadowing
Iago's eventual fate (torture and death) is foreshadowed many times throughout the film.
Understatement
The sheer devastation caused by the storm (and the positive effects it causes) is understated throughout the film
Iago's ambition and the danger he poses are understated somewhat in the film.
Innovations in Filming or Lighting or Camera Techniques
While exceptionally well-shot, Othello is not innovative in filming or lighting or camera techniques.
Allusions
Allusions to popular culture, books, film, history, Shakespeare, mythology, the Bible, and current events.
Paradox
Iago is trusted, yet he is the leading figure in overthrowing Othello.
Parallelism
No significant instances of paradox in the film.
