"Salomé" is a one-act play written by Oscar Wilde in French. It's a rather obscure play, as it was legal to show it on stage in the UK until many years later. For more on that, read the Wikipedia article on the play.
This filmed version was directed by Al Pacino and I have no idea who it was made for, as it doesn't look like a movie but an avant-garde play put on video. It does not look anything like you'd think the play would look as the players are all wearing modern outfits...normal, everyday clothes at that.
The story is taken from the Gospels and Wilde created a story where the kinky step-daughter of Herod fell for John the Baptist but John rebuffed her advances. So, later, she dances a sexy dance and following this, Herod promised her anything...and things get really weird.
This was an unpleasant film. The language was stilted and old...which is odd with all the modern touches. But most of all, it's boring...boring, boring, boring. I really think the average person would be equally bored...though one of the reviewers found it all 'deeply moving'. I am glad they enjoyed it...I just think Mr. Or Miss Joe Average would NOT enjoy the taped play.
By the way, although this play is based on a Biblical reference, it is NOT a film most religious folks would enjoy due to the nudity in the program....just something to keep in mind.
