Othello by Sir Laurence Olivier, Vivian Leigh, phonetic

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? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW82AddEgZk 

synapsis of Shakespeare's Othello
 

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.

《奧賽羅》是威廉·莎士比亞的一部悲劇，故事主要圍繞著中心人物奧賽羅展開，他是威尼斯軍隊的摩爾人將軍。該劇探討了嫉妒、背叛和種族主題。

故事開始於奧賽羅秘密與一位威尼斯貴族女子德斯德蒙娜結婚，令她的父親布拉班提奧感到不悅。奧賽羅的副官艾阿古對奧賽羅心生深深的怨恨，因為奧賽羅不讓他晉升，而是任命卡西奧為他的副手。艾阿古策劃了一個惡毒的計劃，試圖操縱奧賽羅，導致他的失敗。

艾阿古通過巧妙地暗示德斯德蒙娜與卡西奧發生了不軌關係，引起奧賽羅的嫉妒。奧賽羅由於嫉妒而變得越來越猜疑和不信任德斯德蒙娜。艾阿古捏造證據，操縱情況，以說服奧賽羅德斯德蒙娜不忠。

隨著奧賽羅的嫉妒加劇，他屈服於艾阿古的計謀，決定殺死德斯德蒙娜。同時，艾阿古繼續操縱周圍的其他人，包括他欺騙成為其幫凶的羅德裏戈。卡西奧因為被艾阿古誣告而失去職位，並卷入了欺騙的漩渦。

劇情的高潮發生在奧賽羅與德斯德蒙娜對質時，由於無法控製的憤怒，他殺死了她。艾米利亞，艾阿古的妻子兼德斯德蒙娜的女仆，揭示了艾阿古的操縱，揭示了欺騙和無辜的德斯德蒙娜的真相。

在悲劇的結局中，由於內疚和懊悔的壓倒，奧賽羅結束了自己的生命。艾阿古被捕並因其邪惡行為受到製裁。該劇以對嫉妒和欺騙無法無天的毀滅性力量的沉思而結束。

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** Sir Laurence Olivier married Vivian Leigh, who starred in [Gone with the Wind], a classic never reproduced again.

Here are the 10 best films I have seen thus far, staring Laurence Olivier: 10. "Khartoum" (1966) 9. "Boys From Brazil" (1978) 8. "Richard III" (1955) 7. "Rebecca" (1940) 6. "Three Sisters" (1970) 5. "Marathon Man" (1976) 4. "Carrie" (1952) 3. "Othello" (1965) 2. "Spartacus" (1960) 1. "Wuthering Heights" (1939)

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