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Othello
[cert 12, 124 mins]
Parker's first feature is a highly engaging film of Shakespeare's domestic tragedy. Iago (Kenneth Branagh) convinces Othello, the Moor of Venice (Laurence Fishburne) that his wife, Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago is a manipulative character with his own agenda. A plot of jealousy and rage transpires in this classic Shakespearean tale.
Director: Oliver Parker
Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Kenneth Branagh
Level: AS, A2, GCSE
Subjects: Drama, English, Media Studies
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