The documentary film Othello begins with Orson Welles standing behind a moviola, addressing the camera and announcing that it's a conversation about Shakespeare's play and his film adaptation. Welles initially delivers a monologue, recalling the events leading up to the film's creation and the production's challenges. He then switches to a conversation with co-stars Micheal MacLiammoir and Hilton Edwards in a restaurant, discussing the making of Othello.
Filming 'Othello'
Orson Welles shares his insights on Othello in a thought-provoking essay film, featuring intimate conversations with Hilton Edwards and Micheál MacLiammóir, as well as candid audience discussions in Boston.
