Documentary · Brazil · 2024 · 1h 23m

Othelo The Great

Othelo, O Grande

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Director
Lucas H. Rossi
Cast
Grande Otelo as Self (archive footage) Klaus Kinski as Self (archive footage) Abdias Nascimento as Self (archive footage) Orson Welles as Self (archive footage) Oscarito as Self (archive footage) Ankito as Self (archive footage)
Crew
Willem Dias — Editor Lucas H. Rossi — Editor Lucas H. Rossi — Writer Henrique Amud — Writer Fermino Neto — Writer Ailton Franco Jr — Producer
Synopsis

A beautifully told story using archival footage to explore the life of Grande Otelo, a groundbreaking Black Brazilian actor. Overcoming poverty and racism, he built a stellar career, facing controversy yet using it to challenge prejudice.

Mood & Themes
archive footagebrazildocumentaryblack stories
Key Collaborators
Lucas H. Rossi Director Willem Dias Editor Lucas H. Rossi Editor Lucas H. Rossi Writer Henrique Amud Writer Fermino Neto Writer Ailton Franco Jr Producer
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