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Artistic Director Ben Love gives Shakespeare's brutal and gripping tragedy the Ballet Soul treatment in this edgy and evocative reimagining, with a dazzling original score by British jazz legend Julian Joseph. 

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The film transports us to modern Britain, where high flying media man Othello is taking London by storm. He is a passionate and powerful African man, married to the love of his life – Desdemona. 

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In a dream he is left a blood red scarf by the spirit of his mother. A token of his past and a symbol of his love, their present and future, Othello gives the scarf to Desdemona. A decision that may come back to haunt him.

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CREATIVE TEAM:

Ben Love, Director and Choreographer 

Julian Joseph, Composer 

Xeniya Shalimova, Creative Director & Costume

Calum Brown & Luke Parker, Filmmakers 

Hannah Bixby, Project Manager  

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DANCERS:

Brandon Lee Sears, Daiana Andres, Melody Tamiz, Isaac-Lee Baker, Jordan Ajadi, Mattia Sala, Sophie Chinner

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Produced by James Joseph

Filmed by Blueboard Productions

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OFFICIAL SELECTION AT THE 2021 ARFF BERLIN INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, PHOENIX SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, CANADA, the LONDON INDIE FILM FESTIVAL OF 24 FRAMES and the

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL

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With thanks to: Lanterns Studio Theatre, Arts Council England, David Lee, Ben Socrates, Carla Kingham 

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