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Salomé
Carolina is a young woman who lives in her old van. She is pregnant and has decided to live her pregnancy freely. Away from doctors and away from her family, which she was very close to. She enters into the depths of an ancient society which provides its services to those who need it. A journey without cuts to the deepest instincts of motherhood.
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Plot Summary
Carmelo Bene's experimental and highly stylized interpretation of Oscar Wilde's play 'Salomé'. The film delves into the dark and decadent themes of desire, obsession, and death, focusing on Salomé's seductive power and her fatal request for John the Baptist's head. Bene's avant-garde approach eschews traditional narrative, instead creating a visually striking and psychologically intense experience.
Critical Reception
Carmelo Bene's 'Salomé' is a polarizing and highly idiosyncratic film that has garnered a cult following among cinephiles who appreciate its radical artistic vision. It is often praised for its daring visual style and its deconstruction of theatrical and cinematic conventions. However, its experimental nature and challenging themes have also led to it being considered inaccessible or overly self-indulgent by some critics.
What Reviewers Say
Visually daring and artistically uncompromising.
A radical deconstruction of Wilde's play.
Challenging and often enigmatic viewing experience.
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Fun Fact
Carmelo Bene, known for his avant-garde and often controversial approach to theater and cinema, considered 'Salomé' to be one of his most personal and significant works, deeply exploring themes of desire and transgression.
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