Iago

Synopsis: Feature film inspired by Othello. Set in the University of Venice, the story follows architecture student Iago, a young man of great talent but humble origins. He is surrounded by aristocrats including Othello, the son of a world-renowned architect and friend of the school’s chancellor. The well-connected Othello cheats Iago out of the merits of his studies and takes his place as head of a project on the Biennale. Othello also steals the object of his desire, Desdemona, the chancellor’s daughter, with whom Iago has been hopelessly in love for a long time. Convinced that life is a series of injustices and that only those who strike first can advance, Iago starts a ruthless fight, weaving a web deceit in order to take back what is rightfully his as well as win Desdemona’s love [Synopsis adapted from user comment on IMDb].
Language: Italian (Standard)
Country: Italy
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2009
Duration: 101 mins

Director

Volfango de Biasi

Producer

Marina Berlusconi

Cinematographer

Enrico Lucidi

Writer

Felice di Basilio; Volfango de Biasi

Screenplay

Tiziana Martini

Music

Michele Braga

Production Design

Giulano Pannuti

Costume

Monica Celeste

Cast

Notes: DVD bonus feature: interviews with Volfango De Biasi, Laura Chiatti and Nicolas Vaporidis.
Figures: Estimated budget: 4,300,000 (estimated), Gross 2,002,364 (Italy) (29 March 2009) (IMDb).

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