The Metropolitan Opera: Otello
2012, English. Directed by Elijah Moshinsky.
A Riveting Performance all Around
In Verdi’s retelling of Shakespeare’s towering tragedy, Renée Fleming gives a captivating performance as the innocent Desdemona, a role long considered one of her calling cards. Johan Botha as the title hero delivers an imposing portrayal of a proud warrior brought down by jealousy, and Falk Struckmann is thrilling as the villainous Iago. James Morris sings Lodovico. Elijah Moshinsky’s production is conducted by Semyon Bychkov.
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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- Released
- 27 October 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arrigo Boito
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The Metropolitan Opera: Otello runs 157 minutes (2h 37m).
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The Metropolitan Opera: Otello is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Otello isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Otello?
The Metropolitan Opera: Otello (2012) was directed by Elijah Moshinsky and stars Johan Botha, Renée Fleming, Falk Struckmann.