Salome
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.“
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Werner Schroeter
- Screenplay & Story
- Werner Schroeter
- Original Title
- Salome
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- IFAGE Filmproduktion, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Werner Schroeter
Werner Schroeter, Oscar Wilde
Robert van Ackeren
Ila von Hasperg
Christoph Holch
Department Leadership Roster
Werner Schroeter
Screenplay
Werner Schroeter
Director
Ila von Hasperg
Editor
Christoph Holch
Producer
Robert van Ackeren
Director of Photography
Oscar Wilde
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Salome.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salome
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.“
Who directed Salome?
Salome was directed by Werner Schroeter.
Who stars in Salome?
The principal cast of Salome includes Mascha Rabben, Magdalena Montezuma, Ellen Umlauf, Thomas von Keyserling, René Schoenenberger.
When was Salome released and how long is it?
Salome was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.