I Am Not What I Am - The Tragedy of Othello by W. Shakespeare

This Italian drama updates William Shakespeare’s Othello by placing the original text within a setting from the early 2000s. The plot centers on a conflict between good and evil, focusing on the characters of Iago, Othello, and Desdemona. The story explores themes of betrayal, deceit, and intense jealousy, using contemporary dialects to bring the classic narrative into a modern context.

The film was written and directed by Edoardo Leo, who also stars as Iago. This project follows his previous directorial efforts, Out of the Blue from 2013 and The Legendary Giulia and Other Miracles from 2015. The supporting cast includes Javad Moraqib as Otello, Ambrosia Caldarelli as Desdemona, Antonia Truppo as Emilia, Matteo Olivetti as Michele, and Michael Schermi as Roderigo. Produced by Fulvio Lucisano, Federica Lucisano, and Matteo Rovere, the movie was a collaboration between Groenlandia, MiC, Sky Cinema, and Vision Distribution. Released on November 14, 2024, the film has a runtime of 115 minutes. Based on a small number of votes, the movie holds a mixed reception on TMDB with a rating of 5/10.