Orson Welles presents Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with sweeping vision. Othello, a Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, daughter of Senator Brabantio. Spurned suitor Roderigo joins Iago, who despises Othello, to ruin him. After a failed witch‑craft accusation, they fabricate proof of Desdemona’s infidelity, driving Othello toward disaster.

Orson Welles presents Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with sweeping vision. Othello, a Moorish general, secretly marries Desdemona, daughter of Senator Brabantio. Spurned suitor Roderigo joins Iago, who despises Othello, to ruin him. After a failed witch‑craft accusation, they fabricate proof of Desdemona’s infidelity, driving Othello toward disaster.

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