Verdi Otello (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1962, Verdi Otello is a musik film directed by Hans-Peter Lehmann, running about 150 minutes. “Glorious portrait of Renata Tebaldi” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Desdemona in Verdi's Otello was a career role for soprano Renata Tebaldi, from her first operatic performance outside of Italy to her final appearance on the opera stage. Between those landmarks she performed the role nearly 100 times all over the world and made studio audio recordings that became reference recordings for the role. This 1962 production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin and Giuseppe Patane was planned as a media event from the outset and blessedly captures a consummate artist in a signature role at the peak of her gifts.

Who’s in it. Verdi Otello stars Renata Tebaldi as Desdemona, Hans Beirer as Otello, William Dooley as Jago and Mario Ferrara as Cassio, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Verdi Otello page.

If you liked it. Fans of Verdi Otello tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco - Lebendiger als das Leben!, Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft and Die Legende vom Ozeanpianisten.