The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
“A Riveting Performance all Around”
Synopsis
In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 4, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elijah Moshinsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elijah Moshinsky
Arrigo Boito, William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Elijah Moshinsky
Director
Arrigo Boito
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Otello about?
In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
The Metropolitan Opera: Otello was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Otello includes Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann, Michael Fabiano, James Morris.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Otello released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Otello was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
The Metropolitan Opera: Otello holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).