Othon (1971)
1971 · 1h 28m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Straub-Huillet’s first color film, adapts a lesser-known Corneille tragedy from 1664, which in turn was based on an episode of imperial court intrigue chronicled in Tacitus’s Histories.
Director: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Writers: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Cinematography: Ugo Piccone, Renato Berta
Editor: Danièle Huillet, Jean-Marie Straub
Cast
Adriano Aprà as OthonAnne Brumagne as PlautineEnnio Lauricella as GalbaOlimpia Carlisi as CamilleAnthony Pensabene as ViniusJean-Marie Straub as LucusJean-Claude Biette as MartianusMarilù Parolini as FlavieEduardo de Gregorio as AtticusSergio Rossi as RutileMore like this
Lux Æterna (2020)The Rays and Shadows (2026)Paris 36 (2008)Heaven Will Wait (2016)Inside I'm Dancing (2004)What Maisie Knew (2013)Haute Couture (2021)Eleanor the Great (2025)