Othello
How does the director use the following six filmic elements to convey a sexual view of the Othello-Iago-Desdemona relationship?
Oliver Parker uses a range of elements in Othello to convey a sexual view on Othello, Iago and Desdemona’s relationship in the very important armoury scene. Parker uses the positioning of characters and camera angles to show the emotions and insights of what the characters are feeling. The actor’s use of facial expressions and body language also show how the characters feel towards each other. Parker also uses the important element of lighting and shading to give the characters a particular affect. Shakespearean lines are used throughout this scene which have strong meanings and make the audience think about how …show more content…
In some cases the body language speaks more then what is being said. Kenneth Brown plays Iago very well by using his facial expressions and body language to help act his part. When Iago plays with his words to persuade Othello about Desdemona committing ‘adultery,’ his eyes show a ‘hidden truth.’ Only the audience is able to see this as Iago is known as an ‘honest’ man by other characters but we see him as a liar and a cynic. When both Iago and Othello are sitting next to each other we see Iago sit up straight whilst Othello is hunched over which shows the differences of their pasts, Othello being a moor and Iago being from Venice. During this scene Othello is constantly sweating whilst Iago maintains a calm manner showing that he is in …show more content…
Parker uses this technique effectivly several times in this scene. We see a close up of Othello with half of his face being light and half dark. This represents the ‘two sides’ in Othello being from a Moorish background. Parker does this to show that Iago is bringing out some of Othello’s ‘savageness’ that is still with him from his past. However Othello states that he is not jealous and Parker reveals this by bringing out his ‘light’ side to show how he still has his other ‘good’ side.
Parker’s use of techniques such as the camera angles, facial expressions and lighting allows him to express the armoury scene in a influential way. The techniques assist in showing the tension that builds between Othello and Iago. The techniques also show Iago’s dishonesty and Othello’s jealosy. The elements Parker has used are perfect for this scene as it is one of the most important scenes in the whole
Oliver Parker uses a range of elements in Othello to convey a sexual view on Othello, Iago and Desdemona’s relationship in the very important armoury scene. Parker uses the positioning of characters and camera angles to show the emotions and insights of what the characters are feeling. The actor’s use of facial expressions and body language also show how the characters feel towards each other. Parker also uses the important element of lighting and shading to give the characters a particular affect. Shakespearean lines are used throughout this scene which have strong meanings and make the audience think about how …show more content…
In some cases the body language speaks more then what is being said. Kenneth Brown plays Iago very well by using his facial expressions and body language to help act his part. When Iago plays with his words to persuade Othello about Desdemona committing ‘adultery,’ his eyes show a ‘hidden truth.’ Only the audience is able to see this as Iago is known as an ‘honest’ man by other characters but we see him as a liar and a cynic. When both Iago and Othello are sitting next to each other we see Iago sit up straight whilst Othello is hunched over which shows the differences of their pasts, Othello being a moor and Iago being from Venice. During this scene Othello is constantly sweating whilst Iago maintains a calm manner showing that he is in …show more content…
Parker uses this technique effectivly several times in this scene. We see a close up of Othello with half of his face being light and half dark. This represents the ‘two sides’ in Othello being from a Moorish background. Parker does this to show that Iago is bringing out some of Othello’s ‘savageness’ that is still with him from his past. However Othello states that he is not jealous and Parker reveals this by bringing out his ‘light’ side to show how he still has his other ‘good’ side.
Parker’s use of techniques such as the camera angles, facial expressions and lighting allows him to express the armoury scene in a influential way. The techniques assist in showing the tension that builds between Othello and Iago. The techniques also show Iago’s dishonesty and Othello’s jealosy. The elements Parker has used are perfect for this scene as it is one of the most important scenes in the whole