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Quick Info

Rating

5.4/10

Release1978

Runtime0h 10m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Manuela Films

Movie

Salomé

1978

0h 10m

5.4

Drama

Synopsis

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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