Othello in the Seraglio
Viewers interested in modern Music, Drama cinema often explore Othello in the Seraglio because of its cast, story direction, and audience popularity.
Shakespeare's Othello is reimagined as Sümbül, the former Chief Black Eunuch who falls in love with an Italian slave girl in 17th century Istanbul. The story is told to a coffeehouse audience by a troupe of musicians headed by a traditional storyteller, Meddah Hayali. The emotional burden of the film is carried by the unique musical setting.
