Othello in the Seraglio

Othello in the Seraglio (2019)

A powerful encounter of Europe and Ottoman Turkey

Music Drama

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.

  • Release Date: 2019-01-01
  • Runtime: 1h 45min
  • Director: Nick Papps

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Cast

  • Max Sklar

  • Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol

  • Camila Parias