Released Date:
1983-02-18
Languages:
Italian
Countries:
Italy
Runtime:
109 min
Rated:
G
IMDB Ratings:
6.8 (1078 Reviews)
Director:
Franco ZeffirelliFrancesco Maria Piave (libretto)
Franco Zeffirelli
Violetta meets Alfredo and quickly falls for him. After the lovers run away together, they live in bliss for a short time. However, Alfredo's father, Giorgio, starts to interfere, concerned that Violetta's bad reputation will affect the marriage prospects of Alfredo's sister. Violetta reluctantly leaves Alfredo, but his love is so strong that it leads him to actions that have tragic consequences.
Released Date:
1984-03-14
Languages:
French
Countries:
France, Italy
Runtime:
152 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.5 (1015 Reviews)
Director:
Francesco RosiHenri Meilhac (libretto)
Ludovic Halèvy (libretto)
Prosper Mèrimèe (novel)
Francesco Rosi (adaptation)
Tonino Guerra (adaptation)
Released Date:
1986-09-12
Languages:
Italian
Countries:
Netherlands, Italy, USA
Runtime:
118 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.2 (398 Reviews)
Director:
Franco ZeffirelliArrigo Boito (libretto)
Franco Zeffirelli (adaptation)
Masolino D'Amico (adapted for the screen by)
Based on Shakesphere's play, Verdi's opera depicts the devastating effects of jealousy, "...the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds upon". Believing Otello has promoted the fast-rising Cassio over himself, Iago plots to destroy both Cassio and Otello. Iago convinces the jealous Otello that his beautiful wife Desdemona is unfaithful, and that Cassio is her lover. Jealousy is followed by tragedy, then retribution, "Has Heaven no more thunderbolts?"
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