''Otello'' is a 1906 Italian

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based on the 1887 opera of the same name by Giuseppe Verdi, both being based on the

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'' Othello''. The film was

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by and starred

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, playing opposite his wife Maria Caserini. It is believed to be the earliest film adaptation of the play, released in Italy on 30 October 1906.

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* 1906 films 1900s historical drama films Italian historical drama films Italian silent short films Films based on Othello Films based on operas Films set in the 16th century Films set in Venice Films set in Cyprus Italian black-and-white films Films based on adaptations Films directed by Gaston Velle Films directed by Mario Caserini Silent drama films {{historic-film-stub