Now they are in war-mode, no longer in civilian mode. Now they are plotting death, in their world of violence and distrust. Now they are in their natural element. These men are not suited for civilian society, and the people around them are about to find out.
Wow I'm studying Othello literally at this very moment and I've never seen any kind of homosexual element in the play whatsoever but Kenneth Branagh (even if it is unintentional) really seems to make Iago's motives for wanting to destroy Othello's life more about wanting Othello to himself rather than anger that Cassio was chosen over him or the rumour that Othello may have slept with Emilia. This is great! Thanks for posting x
@123Shazzam123 I know you posted this 5 months ago, and you're probably way past Othello.
You probably don't even care anymore, but in the play I do believe there is a moment where Iago says he was laying with Cassio, when Cassio began to complain of a tooth ache? I might be way off, but if so I think there is a slight homosexual bit there too. Plus he totally is uninterested in both his wife and Desdemona, pretty much tryin to get them killed. Meh.
@Gotyeman No I do care! I love Othello! Although I finished my coursework in Jan, I'm going to see the play in theatres in October. I know which bit you're talking about and I did think that was rather...homoerotic lol. If it was a modern text I would definitely argue that Iago was gay but since it's not I maintain that Iago was just a weirdo, a 'motiveless malignity'. Although I don't believe that a character can ever be fully evil, that is how Iago is portrayed I feel. What an awesome villain!
@123Shazzam123 Ahh lucky, I wanna see the play!!! And yeah I guess you're right, considering the time period it was written it wasn't really that... homosexual back then. I'd have to agree with you, I think Iago is just weird, and the best villain ever ahha. He's a jealous one though, I think he was quite upset when Cassio out ranked him. Could that have been the reason he... went evil?
@123Shazzam123 Doesn't Iago just make that stuff up about Cassio speaking of Desdemona in his sleep while laying with him? If so, I think Othello would've seen past the gayness of it and just listened to Iago because he is enraged, which is why Othello wasn't curious about the reasons for sleeping in the same bed as Iago and why its not homo. It never happened.. i think at least.
@lifeisgood1013 you know what's even funnier? There's no such thing as a 'British' accent. You know what's even funnier than that? This was written by an Englishman and originally performed by Englishmen.
@witness124 Cassio doesn't die in Verdi's version either. It is very close to the text of Othello. For instance-- "All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven, 'tis gone."--"Tutto il mio vano amor esalo al cielo,
guardami, ei sparve.", which means "All my vain love I blow to heaven. Look at me, it's gone."
OH MY. Well now. WELL. I really am of the inclination that it could be argued Iago was just a tad pissed to have Othello taken away from him, and you know, from now until the end of the play, he finally has the General all to himself. In any case, there is no straight to be had with THIS Iago, none at all, <3 (His eyes say infinity more than everything he choose to say and doesn't).
@blunklaura Indeed he does a bit. He was one of Lucas' contenders for the young Obi-Wan back in the nineties, in fact. Good thing he didn't get roped into that disaster.
kenneth is brilliant at bringing out the homosexual theme here. even if i wasn't so into Iago's gay love before, it's certainly made believable through this adaptation
I understand the whole thing because I read play in class but why are they cut there hand before agreeing. Is it part of procedure of oathing or soemthing.
This is my favorite scene. It shows the twisted psychological/sexual elements between Iago and Othello. Choosing to believe his "Lieutenant"--so that's what they're calling it now--over his wife is disturbing, but a great twist. Some argue this type of misogyny is a sign of the Renaissance erabut I think that it is merely Othello the main character placing more value emotionally and psychologically on his 'friend' than his wife. Kenneth Branagh definitely shines in this film. I love it
I don't think Othello loves Iago at all at this point...that he chooses to believe Iago over Desdemona has nothing to do with an emotional tie of any kind- remember, Othello is pretty much crazy with jealousy and wanting revenge. He doesn't really have any room for any feelings of tenderness or loyalty to anyone but himself. It is an inherent weakness of his to believe and be too trusting of others. That's what eats him up and destroys him. This isn't about 'love' between Othello and Iago.
It is definitely one of the best and most tragic scenes in Shakespeare. We, the audience, realise that Iago has managed to succeed, and has triumphed. But even so, he still manages to exquisitely manipulate Othello into killing Desdemona on the bed that they never managed to consummate their marriage in. Fantastic stuff, Iago is my favourite character of all time. Also note Othello's repetition of "this night", it highlights the urgency and torment that torments his soul at this point.
I think this scene is extrodinary. I have watched this film so many times I can't count them. This scene says so much about Othello's motives.
mom63423, that is great information. I love to look these locations up online. I found the castle for 'Hamlet' and now the 'Villa Vignamaggio', where 'Much Ado' was filmed. I will have to add photos from Orsino Odescalchi into my offline folder. Thanks!
Iago, one of the orignal Playa Haters.
TvGyrl 5 days ago
NO MORPHIUS!!! HE'S DECEIVING YOU!!!
narutofan9tf 3 months ago
Iago sounds so bored in the begining
AnnaRaineStiglitz 3 months ago in playlist Othello
I name this the best scene of Othello. Act III Scene 3 turning point and best!
yodudes2 3 months ago
Now they are in war-mode, no longer in civilian mode. Now they are plotting death, in their world of violence and distrust. Now they are in their natural element. These men are not suited for civilian society, and the people around them are about to find out.
ravenouscolonelhart 4 months ago
Iago looks soo much like obi wan kenobi lol XD
KyleWesker 4 months ago
Lol Aids..
bswordslash1413 4 months ago
Aids!
criticaldoza 6 months ago
Lawrence Fisher is THE BEST Othello.
upliftzippy 8 months ago
ms. P sent me hereeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
katrox97 10 months ago
@katrox97 same :)
CinnammonApple 9 months ago
ew 1:52
chuanchuanccz8 11 months ago
Iago is evil
NBABASKETBALLlVIDEOS 11 months ago
oh my god this is amazing. What a horrifying Iago.
anticliche321 11 months ago
love it!
holallita 1 year ago
Wow I'm studying Othello literally at this very moment and I've never seen any kind of homosexual element in the play whatsoever but Kenneth Branagh (even if it is unintentional) really seems to make Iago's motives for wanting to destroy Othello's life more about wanting Othello to himself rather than anger that Cassio was chosen over him or the rumour that Othello may have slept with Emilia. This is great! Thanks for posting x
123Shazzam123 1 year ago
@123Shazzam123 Oh wow...It has always seemed very gay to me...I have always felt that Iago wanted the Moor :)
goodgirlkay 10 months ago
@123Shazzam123 I know you posted this 5 months ago, and you're probably way past Othello.
You probably don't even care anymore, but in the play I do believe there is a moment where Iago says he was laying with Cassio, when Cassio began to complain of a tooth ache? I might be way off, but if so I think there is a slight homosexual bit there too. Plus he totally is uninterested in both his wife and Desdemona, pretty much tryin to get them killed. Meh.
Gotyeman 8 months ago
@Gotyeman No I do care! I love Othello! Although I finished my coursework in Jan, I'm going to see the play in theatres in October. I know which bit you're talking about and I did think that was rather...homoerotic lol. If it was a modern text I would definitely argue that Iago was gay but since it's not I maintain that Iago was just a weirdo, a 'motiveless malignity'. Although I don't believe that a character can ever be fully evil, that is how Iago is portrayed I feel. What an awesome villain!
123Shazzam123 8 months ago
@123Shazzam123 Ahh lucky, I wanna see the play!!! And yeah I guess you're right, considering the time period it was written it wasn't really that... homosexual back then. I'd have to agree with you, I think Iago is just weird, and the best villain ever ahha. He's a jealous one though, I think he was quite upset when Cassio out ranked him. Could that have been the reason he... went evil?
Gotyeman 7 months ago
@123Shazzam123 Doesn't Iago just make that stuff up about Cassio speaking of Desdemona in his sleep while laying with him? If so, I think Othello would've seen past the gayness of it and just listened to Iago because he is enraged, which is why Othello wasn't curious about the reasons for sleeping in the same bed as Iago and why its not homo. It never happened.. i think at least.
lvl126guy 5 months ago
HAHAHA morpheus fakes a british accent xD
horsepheus 1 year ago
@horsepheus You know what's funnier? The fact that everyone has a British accent, when this is supposed to take place in Italy.
lifeisgood1013 1 year ago
@lifeisgood1013 you know what's even funnier? There's no such thing as a 'British' accent. You know what's even funnier than that? This was written by an Englishman and originally performed by Englishmen.
Slypaperclips 1 year ago
2:50 - Iago finally gets given what he wants. But he STILL persists.
Brrr. Evilll.
witness124 1 year ago
2:50 - Iago finally gets given what he wants...but...Desdemona and Cassio are dead. No wonder he's crying.
witness124 1 year ago
@witness124
You mean Roderigo? 0_o
Cassio doesn't die.
AntiJonasZone 1 year ago
@AntiJonasZone sorry...was thinking of opera version.
witness124 1 year ago
@witness124 Cassio doesn't die in Verdi's version either. It is very close to the text of Othello. For instance-- "All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven, 'tis gone."--"Tutto il mio vano amor esalo al cielo,
guardami, ei sparve.", which means "All my vain love I blow to heaven. Look at me, it's gone."
piasecznik 5 months ago
OH MY. Well now. WELL. I really am of the inclination that it could be argued Iago was just a tad pissed to have Othello taken away from him, and you know, from now until the end of the play, he finally has the General all to himself. In any case, there is no straight to be had with THIS Iago, none at all, <3 (His eyes say infinity more than everything he choose to say and doesn't).
Kyla045 1 year ago
HIV?
JamoeMills 1 year ago
Is that Lawrence Fishbourne playing Othello?
MrAngleman63 1 year ago
@MrAngleman63 YES
bad2bone 1 year ago
Blood brothers, huh? Brothers love each other, fight each other, hate each other; sometimes kill each other and then love each other again.
NovaR2385 1 year ago
that jerk! LOL
SuaveSweetie 1 year ago
it is my dream as an actor to one day play Iago
painlessissuicide 1 year ago
The greatest villain of all time is not Darth Vader, Lex Luther nor Hannibal Lector. It is but Iago the genius.
HeyThisIsBlowski 1 year ago
I aww'ed at the hug lol.
cassandra5322 1 year ago
kenneth branagh looks like an older ewan mcgregor doesn't he?
i have to find this on dvd...ghrrrrr
blunklaura 1 year ago
@blunklaura Indeed he does a bit. He was one of Lucas' contenders for the young Obi-Wan back in the nineties, in fact. Good thing he didn't get roped into that disaster.
DarkeningSkies1 1 year ago
@blunklaura HAHAHHAHA yes!!!!
softcelltainted22 1 year ago
@softcelltainted22 Yum either way!
blunklaura 1 year ago
Iago's a proper psycho - both detesting Othello and loving him, it spurs him to inhumanity
AHafan1 1 year ago
im reading this for english and find that this answers all my questions about this scene between othello and iago. thank you for putting this up.
astroddodee 1 year ago
kenneth is brilliant at bringing out the homosexual theme here. even if i wasn't so into Iago's gay love before, it's certainly made believable through this adaptation
likeaman1803 1 year ago
OMG I love how Iago looks at the camera (audience) like we know and then starts bawling
sayuri7 1 year ago
I understand the whole thing because I read play in class but why are they cut there hand before agreeing. Is it part of procedure of oathing or soemthing.
ibringmayflowers 2 years ago
like some sort of twisted wedding scene.
Aberjan 2 years ago
This is my favorite scene. It shows the twisted psychological/sexual elements between Iago and Othello. Choosing to believe his "Lieutenant"--so that's what they're calling it now--over his wife is disturbing, but a great twist. Some argue this type of misogyny is a sign of the Renaissance erabut I think that it is merely Othello the main character placing more value emotionally and psychologically on his 'friend' than his wife. Kenneth Branagh definitely shines in this film. I love it
slav777sacrament 3 years ago 2
duno bout u but when it comes to adultury, Id probably believe my long time mate over my wife any day
SundayMorninEveryDay 2 years ago
I don't think Othello loves Iago at all at this point...that he chooses to believe Iago over Desdemona has nothing to do with an emotional tie of any kind- remember, Othello is pretty much crazy with jealousy and wanting revenge. He doesn't really have any room for any feelings of tenderness or loyalty to anyone but himself. It is an inherent weakness of his to believe and be too trusting of others. That's what eats him up and destroys him. This isn't about 'love' between Othello and Iago.
sakiguzman 2 years ago
It is definitely one of the best and most tragic scenes in Shakespeare. We, the audience, realise that Iago has managed to succeed, and has triumphed. But even so, he still manages to exquisitely manipulate Othello into killing Desdemona on the bed that they never managed to consummate their marriage in. Fantastic stuff, Iago is my favourite character of all time. Also note Othello's repetition of "this night", it highlights the urgency and torment that torments his soul at this point.
Stupoider 2 years ago
Whoops I mean Iago's motives, not Othello...
artj22850 3 years ago 2
I think this scene is extrodinary. I have watched this film so many times I can't count them. This scene says so much about Othello's motives.
mom63423, that is great information. I love to look these locations up online. I found the castle for 'Hamlet' and now the 'Villa Vignamaggio', where 'Much Ado' was filmed. I will have to add photos from Orsino Odescalchi into my offline folder. Thanks!
artj22850 3 years ago
The castle you can see in Oliver Parker's Othello is the wonderful "Orsino Odescalchi" one in Bracciano, not far from Rome.
mom63423 3 years ago