Othello
Résumé
Beginning with an argument in a street in Venice, the grudges and passionate jealousies that fuel Othello’s misfortunate plot are quickly revealed. This tale of the difficulties of military heroism and love travels to Cyprus where Shakespeare explores the nature of appearance and reality, and the dangers of isolation, jealousy and betrayal. This manga adaptation sets "Othello" in a fantastical Venetian carnival setting. While masks may hide some characters’ real motives, the very real emotions of Othello and Iago are dramatically revealed.
