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In the heart of King Herod's decadent kingdom, a tale of lust, greed, and revenge unfolds, centered around the audacious young Salomé. After a sensuous performance of the "Dance of the Seven Veils", Salomé, incited by her spiteful mother Herodias, is promised anything her heart desires by the infatuated Herod, even up to half his kingdom. However, her request is far from ordinary.
Salomé, once charmed by the enigmatic John the Baptist, finds herself rebuffed in favour of his divine devotion. Spurned and incensed, she demands a gruesome retribution - the prophet's head served on a silver platter. Herod, entrapped by his own oath, is forced to comply.
This provocative narrative, SALOMÉ, is the cinematic interpretation of Oscar Wilde's most controversial work that was once banned in London in the late 19th Century. It weaves the potent legend of King Herod's illicit desire for his young stepdaughter, Salomé, and her cunning seduction of John the Baptist. This dazzling tale, which has inspired countless stage productions and an opera by Richard Strauss, now comes alive on screen, encapsulating the intoxicating allure of desire and the chilling consequences of revenge.
Where to watch Salomé?
Salomé is a drama movie featuring Jessica Chastain.
Salomé is currently streaming on BroadwayHD.