Question: Which subject for a Sergey Gerasimov film is often compared to Othello in its essential story line?
Sentence (from "Masquerade (1941 film)"): Masquerade (Russian: Маскарад ) is a 1941 Soviet drama film directed by Sergey Gerasimov and based on the eponymous play by Mikhail Lermontov.
Relevant evidence: Yes