Othello in the Seraglio

2019

1h 45m

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Music Drama

"A powerful encounter of Europe and Ottoman Turkey"

Overview

Shakespeare's Othello is reimagined as Sümbül, the former Chief Black Eunuch who falls in love with an Italian slave girl in 17th century Istanbul. The story is told to a coffeehouse audience by a troupe of musicians headed by a traditional storyteller, Meddah Hayali. The emotional burden of the film is carried by the unique musical setting.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

DÜNYA

Quick Facts

Release Date	January 1, 2019
Status	Released
Language	EN
Website	Visit Site

Cast

Max Sklar

Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol

Camila Parias

Key Crew

Nick Papps

Director

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