Documentary,TV Movie
Germany
Filming Othello is a feature-length documentary film directed by Orson Welles that goes behind the scenes of his 1952 production of William Shakespeare's Othello. The film features interviews with several of the cast and crew, including Welles himself, as they discuss the challenges of adapting the play for the screen and the various creative decisions that went into the production.
The documentary also features extensive footage from the original film, showcasing Welles' signature visual style and innovative use of sound and music. Throughout the film, Welles offers his insights into the themes and characters of Othello, as well as his own filmmaking philosophy.
Filming Othello was produced for West German television and was released in 1978, more than 25 years after the original production. The film was notable for being the last feature-length work directed by Welles before his death in 1985. It has since become a classic of the documentary genre and is considered an essential companion piece to Welles' original film adaptation of Othello.
