Salom%C3%A9 (2002 film)

Salom is a 2002 Spanish film directed by Carlos Saura. The film is told from the perspective of a flamenco dance company that will mount a show devoted to the mythical and biblical figure of Salom, as a story of love and vengeance. The movie is both about the performance and the preparation for it.

King Herod has married Herodias, his brothers widow. Herod is devoted to his stepdaughter Salom. On his birthday celebration, he wants to maker her to dance for him, but she refuses. Herodias encourages her daughter to do so allowing her daughter to be the lust interest of her husband. However, Salom refuses because she is only interested in John the Baptist, who on the other hand Herod fears. Salom tries to seduce the prophet, but his status as a holy man does not let him be carried away by his feelings. Disappointed and frustrated, Salom agrees to dance for her stepfather. In a sensual and frantic performance, she takes on the dance of the seven veils. The king, fascinated by the dance, would give Salom anything she asks for. He is surprised when Salom requests, in defiance, the head of John the Baptist. The king, reluctantly, fulfills her wish. When the head of the saintly man is presented to Salom on a tray, she realizes that she is still in love with him. Griefstricken, Salom commits suicide hanging herself.

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