Otello (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, Otello is a music and documentary film directed by Carlo Battistoni, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. This was Domingo's last set of performances as Otello in La Scala. In spite of his relatively advanced age, he is still in excellent form, both vocally and in terms of stage presence. Nucci is also his usual self, delivering a performance of very high standard. Barbara Frittoli is an excellent Desdemona, in good voice and gives a very moving performance. Muti conducts with great emotion and tight accuracy, conveying the full orchestral drama of the score.
Who’s in it. Otello stars Plácido Domingo as Otello, Leo Nucci as Jago, Cesare Catani as Cassio and Barbara Frittoli as Desdemona, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otello page.
If you liked it. Fans of Otello tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Otello (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Otello change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Otello?
- Otello stars Plácido Domingo, Leo Nucci, Cesare Catani, Barbara Frittoli and Rossana Rinaldi.
- When was Otello released?
- Otello was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.