Othelo The Great

Othelo The Great

2024•1h 23m

Documentary

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.

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Production

Franco Filmes, Baraúna Filmes, Canal Brasil, Globo Filmes, GloboNews, RioFilme

Language

PT

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Grande Otelo

Grande Otelo

Self (archive footage)

Klaus Kinski

Klaus Kinski

Self (archive footage)

Abdias Nascimento

Abdias Nascimento

Self (archive footage)

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Self (archive footage)

Oscarito

Oscarito

Self (archive footage)

Ankito

Ankito

Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta

Zezé Motta

Self (voice)

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