Salome
Originally released in 1971. Salome is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Werner Schroeter. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mascha Rabben, Magdalena Montezuma, and Ellen Umlauf
Synopsis
Schroeter's virtuosic staging of the Oscar Wilde tragedy is a complex montage of image and sound, filmed on the grand steps of Baalbeck, the ancient Roman temple in Lebanon, and interweaving Lebanese and German folk songs with the music of Verdi, Wagner, Strauss, Mozart, Bellini, and Donizetti. Elfi Mikesch, the cinematographer of Schroeter’s later films, designed the film’s sumptuous costumes. A contemporary critic for Le Monde wrote admiringly of Schroeter’s depiction of "the deadly struggle between dark Christian morality and luminous paganism.“
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- IFAGE Filmproduktion
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salome about?
Schroeter's virtuosic staging of the Oscar Wilde tragedy is a complex montage of image and sound, filmed on the grand steps of Baalbeck, the ancient Roman temple in Lebanon, and interweaving Lebane...
Who directed Salome?
Salome was directed by Werner Schroeter.
How long is Salome?
Salome has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was Salome released?
Salome was released on June 11, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salome?
The main cast of Salome includes Mascha Rabben, Magdalena Montezuma, Ellen Umlauf, Thomas von Keyserling, René Schoenenberger.