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Othello (Orson Welles) DVD
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Description
Release Date: 15 September 2003
Honoured with best film award at the 1952 Cannes Film Festival, Orson Welles' adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy is another testimony to his filmmaking genius.
The production began in 1948 but would not be finished for another four years due to financial difficulties. Without full financing in place Welles would shoot until the money ran out, shut down production while he tried to raise more in acting roles, then reassemble the cast and crew months later. But typically the challenges presented by budgetary constraints only heightened Welles' technical flair and imagination behind the camera, resulting in some of the most dramatic and atmospheric scenes he ever shot. In front his portrayal of the doomed Moor was another powerful and charismatic performance.
For many years the film was only available in poor prints until 1922 when an original negative was found and a $1 million restoration began. Recently, new technology has allowed further restoration and, available for the first time, this new version looks and sounds better than ever.
The production began in 1948 but would not be finished for another four years due to financial difficulties. Without full financing in place Welles would shoot until the money ran out, shut down production while he tried to raise more in acting roles, then reassemble the cast and crew months later. But typically the challenges presented by budgetary constraints only heightened Welles' technical flair and imagination behind the camera, resulting in some of the most dramatic and atmospheric scenes he ever shot. In front his portrayal of the doomed Moor was another powerful and charismatic performance.
For many years the film was only available in poor prints until 1922 when an original negative was found and a $1 million restoration began. Recently, new technology has allowed further restoration and, available for the first time, this new version looks and sounds better than ever.
Special Features
- Orson Welles short film: Return to Glennascaul with introduction by Peter Bogdan
- Restored Othello trailers. Production stills.
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