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Salomé (1978)

Salomé (1978)

Drama
Release Date: 1978, January 1
Directors: Pedro Almodóvar
Countries: Spain
Production: Manuela Films, Manuela Films
Cast: Fernando Hilbeck, Juan Lombardero, Isabel Mestres

Overview:

Short film by Almodovar, which tells the origin of the veil. Abraham, walking with Isaac, meets Salomé, who dances and demands Isaac’s head. Isaac flees but is hypnotised and returned. Abraham, about to act, hears God reveal it was a test of temptation. Salomé is a divine figure, and Abraham is instructed to have women cover themselves as a sign of respect.

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based on novel or book short film