Othello in the Seraglio 2019
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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.
- Released: 2019-01-01
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Genre: Music, Drama
- Stars: Max Sklar, Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol, Camila Parias
- Director: Nick Papps