The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 157 min · ★ 7.8
In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.
Also known as Great Performances at the Met: Otello · The Met: Live in HD - Otello
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 157 min
Themes
- opera
- verdi
Cast & crew
- JB
Johan Botha
as Otello
Renée Fleming
as Desdemona
- FS
Falk Struckmann
as Iago
- MF
Michael Fabiano
as Cassio
James Morris
as Lodovico
- EV
Eduardo Valdes
as Roderigo
- RT
Renée Tatum
as Emilia
Stephen Gaertner
as Montano
Luthando Qave
as Heraldo
- SB
Semyon Bychkov
as Conductor
Directed by Elijah Moshinsky