Othello by Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivian Leigh, phonetic
文章来源: TJKCB 于 2023-12-10 18:21:43
Staging dialogues is the basic standard of British theaters. E.g., Shakespeare's Othello (1964–1966), staged by John Dexter. Directed by Stuart Burge, the film starred Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Joyce Redman, and Frank Finlay; all of them were knighted artists.
If you were seriously about learning Britain, Shakespeare's Othello was a must. By the gods. THIS is ART. I wish the craft was further explored and expanded today. It's become so commercialized and hollow. What a masterpiece!
You got 3 years to practice and perfect your art of dialogue and physique appearances.
How did they get him that deep ebony? How'd they keep it from rubbing off on costumes, etc.? Olivier's smiles are so realistic, and that voice! Maggie, as always, is incomparable and magnificent—always and in everything—but Desdemona's hair is an inexplicable, incomprehensible mess! There is a scene that puzzles me, but no one has ever been able to answer my question: Why does Iago rub Othello's tongue at approx. 1:46:27? What could possibly be the meaning of such a gesture? Was it an inside joke between the 2 actors?
Certainly! Here is a synopsis of William Shakespeare's play "Othello":
"Othello" is a tragedy that revolves around the central character, Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. The play explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism.
The story begins with Othello secretly marrying Desdemona, a Venetian noblewoman, much to the displeasure of her father, Brabantio. Othello's ensign, Iago, harbors a deep resentment towards Othello because he passed over Iago for a promotion and instead appointed Cassio as his lieutenant. Iago hatches a malicious plan to manipulate Othello and bring about his downfall.
Iago subtly fuels Othello's jealousy by insinuating that Desdemona has been unfaithful to him with Cassio. Othello, consumed by jealousy, becomes increasingly suspicious and mistrustful of Desdemona. Iago fabricates evidence and manipulates circumstances to convince Othello of Desdemona's infidelity.
As Othello's jealousy intensifies, he succumbs to Iago's schemes and decides to kill Desdemona. Meanwhile, Iago continues to manipulate others around him, including Roderigo, whom he dupes into assisting his plans. Cassio, falsely accused by Iago, loses his position and becomes entangled in the web of deception.
The climax of the play occurs when Othello confronts Desdemona, and in a fit of uncontrollable rage, he kills her. Emilia, Iago's wife and Desdemona's maid, exposes Iago's manipulations, revealing the truth about the deceit and the innocent Desdemona.
In the tragic resolution, Othello, overwhelmed by guilt and remorse, takes his own life. Iago is arrested and faces justice for his malevolent actions. The play concludes with a somber reflection on the destructive power of jealousy and deception.
"Othello" is a compelling exploration of human nature, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of unchecked jealousy.