Staging dialogues is the basic standard of British theaters. E.g., Shakespeare's Othello (1964–1966), staged by John Dexter. Directed by Stuart Burge, the film starred Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, and Frank Finlay; all of them were knighted artists.
If you were seriously about learning Britain, Shakespeare's Othello was a must. By the gods. THIS is ART. I wish the craft was further explored and expanded today. It's become so commercialized and hollow. What a masterpiece!
You got 3 years to practice and perfect your art of dialogue and physique appearances.
How did they get him that deep ebony? How'd they keep it from rubbing off on costumes, etc.? Olivier's smiles are so realistic, and that voice! Maggie, as always, is incomparable and magnificent—always and in everything—but Desdemona's hair is an inexplicable, incomprehensible mess! There is a scene that puzzles me, but no one has ever been able to answer my question: Why does Iago rub Othello's tongue at approx. 1:46:27? What could possibly be the meaning of such a gesture? Was it an inside joke between the 2 actors?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW82AddEgZk
synapsis of Shakespeare's Othello
Certainly! Here is a synopsis of William Shakespeare's play "Othello":
"Othello" is a tragedy that revolves around the central character, Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. The play explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism.
The story begins with Othello secretly marrying Desdemona, a Venetian noblewoman, much to the displeasure of her father, Brabantio. Othello's ensign, Iago, harbors a deep resentment towards Othello because he passed over Iago for a promotion and instead appointed Cassio as his lieutenant. Iago hatches a malicious plan to manipulate Othello and bring about his downfall.
Iago subtly fuels Othello's jealousy by insinuating that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. Othello, consumed by jealousy, becomes increasingly suspicious and mistrustful of Desdemona. Iago fabricates evidence and manipulates circumstances to convince Othello of Desdemona's infidelity.
As Othello's jealousy intensifies, he succumbs to Iago's schemes and decides to kill Desdemona. Meanwhile, Iago continues to manipulate others around him, including Roderigo, whom he dupes into assisting his plans. Cassio, falsely accused by Iago, loses his position and becomes entangled in the web of deception.
The climax of the play occurs when Othello confronts Desdemona, and in a fit of uncontrollable rage, he kills her. Emilia, Iago's wife and Desdemona's maid, exposes Iago's manipulations, revealing the truth about the deceit and the innocent Desdemona.
In the tragic resolution, Othello, overwhelmed by guilt and remorse, takes his own life. Iago is arrested and faces justice for his malevolent actions. The play concludes with a somber reflection on the destructive power of jealousy and deception.
"Othello" is a compelling exploration of human nature, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of unchecked jealousy.
《奥赛罗》是威廉·莎士比亚的一部悲剧，故事主要围绕着中心人物奥赛罗展开，他是威尼斯军队的摩尔人将军。该剧探讨了嫉妒、背叛和种族主题。
故事开始于奥赛罗秘密与一位威尼斯贵族女子德斯德蒙娜结婚，令她的父亲布拉班提奥感到不悦。奥赛罗的副官艾阿古对奥赛罗心生深深的怨恨，因为奥赛罗不让他晋升，而是任命卡西奥为他的副手。艾阿古策划了一个恶毒的计划，试图操纵奥赛罗，导致他的失败。
艾阿古通过巧妙地暗示德斯德蒙娜与卡西奥发生了不轨关系，引起奥赛罗的嫉妒。奥赛罗由于嫉妒而变得越来越猜疑和不信任德斯德蒙娜。艾阿古捏造证据，操纵情况，以说服奥赛罗德斯德蒙娜不忠。
随着奥赛罗的嫉妒加剧，他屈服于艾阿古的计谋，决定杀死德斯德蒙娜。同时，艾阿古继续操纵周围的其他人，包括他欺骗成为其帮凶的罗德里戈。卡西奥因为被艾阿古诬告而失去职位，并卷入了欺骗的漩涡。
剧情的高潮发生在奥赛罗与德斯德蒙娜对质时，由于无法控制的愤怒，他杀死了她。艾米利亚，艾阿古的妻子兼德斯德蒙娜的女仆，揭示了艾阿古的操纵，揭示了欺骗和无辜的德斯德蒙娜的真相。
在悲剧的结局中，由于内疚和懊悔的压倒，奥赛罗结束了自己的生命。艾阿古被捕并因其邪恶行为受到制裁。该剧以对嫉妒和欺骗无法无天的毁灭性力量的沉思而结束。
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** Sir Laurence Olivier married Vivian Leigh, who starred in [Gone with the Wind], a classic never reproduced again.
Here are the 10 best films I have seen thus far, staring Laurence Olivier: 10. "Khartoum" (1966) 9. "Boys From Brazil" (1978) 8. "Richard III" (1955) 7. "Rebecca" (1940) 6. "Three Sisters" (1970) 5. "Marathon Man" (1976) 4. "Carrie" (1952) 3. "Othello" (1965) 2. "Spartacus" (1960) 1. "Wuthering Heights" (1939)
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The Merchant Of Venice - Laurence Olivier - 1973 - HD Remastered - 4K
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