National Theatre Live: Othello (2023)
Farewell the tranquil mind. A bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. A refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds that love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.
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Giles TereraOthello
Rosy McEwenDesdemona
Paul HiltonIago
Jack BardoeRoderigoJoe BollandMessenger
Kirsty J. CurtisBianca
Rory Fleck-ByrneCassio
Tanya FranksEmiliaGareth KennerleyMontano
Joshua LaceyLodovico
Martin MarquezDuke of Venice
Jay SimpsonBrabantio / GratianoMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about National Theatre Live: Othello
What is National Theatre Live: Othello about?
Farewell the tranquil mind. A bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. A refugee of slavery; having risen to the top of a white world, he finds that love across racial lines has a cost. Wed in secret, Desdemona and Othello crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide.
How long is National Theatre Live: Othello?
National Theatre Live: Othello has a runtime of 185 minutes.