Othello in the Seraglio
- Media type
- Film
Othello in the Seraglio · Othello in the Seraglio · MOVIE
Music, Drama 2019
About this title
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.