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Self-led Learning Audio-Visual Series - A Companion to Shakespeare's Soliloquies and Monologues
Timestamps - Opening: 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Monologues 1:41 - End Sequence: 14:44
OTHELLO - Desdemona’s Monologues
Performed by Maggie Smith
1965 Feature Film - Directed by Stuart Burge
Watch the full movie on our channel: youtu.be/OW82AddEgZk
CAST
Othello: Laurence Olivier
Desdemona: Maggie Smith
Iago: Frank Finlay
Emilia: Joyce Redman
Cassio: Derek Jacobi
Roderigo: Robert Lang
Lodovico: Kenneth Mackintosh
Brabantio: Anthony Nicholls
Bianca: Sheila Reid
Gratiano: Michael Turner
Michael Gambon: Senator / Soldier / Cypriot
Additionally, for access to free resources, critical editions, full texts, downloads, and other Shakespeare materials, please visit our website at shakespearenetwork.net.
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[ Othello (ca. 1603-1604) - Summary ]
Set against the backdrop of Venice’s wars with the Ottoman Empire, Othello tells the tragic story of its eponymous Moorish general, whose downfall is driven by jealousy and manipulation.
After Othello promotes Cassio over Iago, the disgruntled Iago plots to convince Othello that his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful with Cassio.
Iago’s cunning manipulation stirs Othello’s jealousy to the point of madness, leading him to murder Desdemona.
Upon realizing her innocence too late, Othello takes his own life.
The play explores themes of jealousy, trust, and racial tension.
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[ Dramatis Personæ - “Who’s Who character description” ]
- Othello: A Moorish general in the Venetian army, respected for his military prowess but vulnerable to jealousy and manipulation.
- Desdemona: Othello’s wife, a noble Venetian woman who defies societal expectations by marrying Othello out of love.
- Iago: Othello’s ensign, a manipulative and deceitful villain who harbors resentment towards Othello and plots his downfall.
- Cassio: Othello’s loyal lieutenant, whose promotion over Iago sparks the latter's resentment. He becomes an unwitting target in Iago’s schemes.
- Emilia: Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s maid. She plays a crucial role in revealing Iago’s treachery.
Roderigo: A wealthy Venetian in love with Desdemona, manipulated by Iago to help further his schemes.
- Brabantio: Desdemona’s father, a Venetian senator who is outraged by her secret marriage to Othello.
- Bianca: A courtesan and Cassio’s lover, used by Iago to stoke Othello’s jealousy.
Duke of Venice: The ruler of Venice, who respects Othello and sends him to Cyprus to defend against the Turkish fleet.
- Montano: Othello’s predecessor as governor of Cyprus.
- Lodovico: Desdemona’s kinsman, a Venetian nobleman who witnesses Othello’s downfall and serves as an authority figure at the end of the play.
- Gratiano: Brabantio’s brother, who arrives in Cyprus after Desdemona’s death.
- Clown: Othello’s servant, who provides comic relief.
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Read the unabridged plays online: shakespearenetwork.net/works/plays
SHAKESPEARE NETWORK - Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
imdb.com/title/tt6946736
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Self-led Learning Audio-Visual Series - A Companion to Shakespeare's Soliloquies and Monologues
Timestamps - Opening: 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Monologues 1:41 - End Sequence: 14:44
OTHELLO - Desdemona’s Monologues
Performed by Maggie Smith
1965 Feature Film - Directed by Stuart Burge
Watch the full movie on our channel: youtu.be/OW82AddEgZk
CAST
Othello: Laurence Olivier
Desdemona: Maggie Smith
Iago: Frank Finlay
Emilia: Joyce Redman
Cassio: Derek Jacobi
Roderigo: Robert Lang
Lodovico: Kenneth Mackintosh
Brabantio: Anthony Nicholls
Bianca: Sheila Reid
Gratiano: Michael Turner
Michael Gambon: Senator / Soldier / Cypriot
Additionally, for access to free resources, critical editions, full texts, downloads, and other Shakespeare materials, please visit our website at shakespearenetwork.net.
We appreciate your support and invite you to consider subscribing to our channel.
youtube.com/user/ShakespeareNetwork?sub_confirmation=1
Copyright 2024 Shakespeare Network - Maximianno Cobra - All rights reserved.
_______________________
[ Othello (ca. 1603-1604) - Summary ]
Set against the backdrop of Venice’s wars with the Ottoman Empire, Othello tells the tragic story of its eponymous Moorish general, whose downfall is driven by jealousy and manipulation.
After Othello promotes Cassio over Iago, the disgruntled Iago plots to convince Othello that his wife, Desdemona, is unfaithful with Cassio.
Iago’s cunning manipulation stirs Othello’s jealousy to the point of madness, leading him to murder Desdemona.
Upon realizing her innocence too late, Othello takes his own life.
The play explores themes of jealousy, trust, and racial tension.
_______________________
[ Dramatis Personæ - “Who’s Who character description” ]
- Othello: A Moorish general in the Venetian army, respected for his military prowess but vulnerable to jealousy and manipulation.
- Desdemona: Othello’s wife, a noble Venetian woman who defies societal expectations by marrying Othello out of love.
- Iago: Othello’s ensign, a manipulative and deceitful villain who harbors resentment towards Othello and plots his downfall.
- Cassio: Othello’s loyal lieutenant, whose promotion over Iago sparks the latter's resentment. He becomes an unwitting target in Iago’s schemes.
- Emilia: Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s maid. She plays a crucial role in revealing Iago’s treachery.
Roderigo: A wealthy Venetian in love with Desdemona, manipulated by Iago to help further his schemes.
- Brabantio: Desdemona’s father, a Venetian senator who is outraged by her secret marriage to Othello.
- Bianca: A courtesan and Cassio’s lover, used by Iago to stoke Othello’s jealousy.
Duke of Venice: The ruler of Venice, who respects Othello and sends him to Cyprus to defend against the Turkish fleet.
- Montano: Othello’s predecessor as governor of Cyprus.
- Lodovico: Desdemona’s kinsman, a Venetian nobleman who witnesses Othello’s downfall and serves as an authority figure at the end of the play.
- Gratiano: Brabantio’s brother, who arrives in Cyprus after Desdemona’s death.
- Clown: Othello’s servant, who provides comic relief.
_______________________________
Read the unabridged plays online: shakespearenetwork.net/works/plays
SHAKESPEARE NETWORK - Screen Adaptation - Co-Production : MISANTHROPOS – Official Website - misanthropos.net
Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.
imdb.com/title/tt6946736
_______________________________
Donate with PayPal today
shakespearenetwork.net/support-us/donate-now
Please consider giving a donation today to support our Shakespeare Network Educational Programand our HD AUDIO / IMAGE Restoration Program.
The main objective of enhancing historical image and sound recordings by digital signal processing is to improve the overall quality of recordings degraded by several distortions. Whether true signal restoration or merely signal enhancement can be achieved depends heavily on the quality of the historical image and sound material.
Image and audio restoration is an extremely time-consuming process that requires skilled audio and image engineers with specific experience in motion pictures, sound and music recording techniques as well as high-end hardware and software.
Why Donate?
Donations to Shakespeare Network help sustain free knowledge and educational programs on Shakespeare Network and our ecosystem of Shakespeare Network projects. Your contributions ensure these resources remain accessible and valuable for all. Thank you.
Contact us for further info. →
______________________________________
Shakespeare Network Educational Program:
- A Companion to Shakespeare - Masterclasses, Reviews, Academic Studies, Historical and original audio-visual content, etc.
