Salomé - 1978

Salomé 1978 Directed by Pedro Almodóvar

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.

Country Spain

Production Country Spain

Language Spanish

Spoken Language Spanish

Gnere Drama

Production Company Manuela Films

Release Date 1 January 1978

10 mins