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Strauss: Salome (2018)

Movie ★ 6.0 111 min

The story is set at the beginning of the Christian era on a large terrace of Herod’s palace, during the reign of Herod Antipas. At night, on a terrace of the palace, Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter, is gazed at passionately by Narraboth, captain of the guard. Jochanaan, a prophet, is imprisoned in a cistern for having slandered Herod. He proclaims the coming of Jesus, but his message is met with incomprehension by the guards. Salome hears the prophet. She manages to convince the guards to bring Jochanaan out so she can see him. Both fascinated and frightened by his prophecies, Salome falls passionately in love with this man. Richard Strauss’s opera at the 2018 Salzburg Festival, directed by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule. In her debut in the title role, Asmik Grigorian distinguished herself with her talents as a singer and actress.

Oscar Wilde Writer Romeo Castellucci Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 28, 2018
Runtime
111 min
IMDb
tt11929156
Country
Austria, Germany
Language
German
Studio
ORF, Unitel, Naxos Film, Salzburger Festspiele

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Frequently asked questions

What is Strauss: Salome about?
The story is set at the beginning of the Christian era on a large terrace of Herod’s palace, during the reign of Herod Antipas. At night, on a terrace of the palace, Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter, is gazed at passionately by Narraboth, captain of the guard. Jochanaan, a prophet, is imprisoned in a cistern for having slandered Herod. He proclaims the coming of Jesus, but his message is met with incomprehension by the guards. Salome hears the prophet. She manages to convince the guards to bring Jochanaan out so she can see him. Both fascinated and frightened by his prophecies, Salome falls passionately in love with this man. Richard Strauss’s opera at the 2018 Salzburg Festival, directed by Romeo Castellucci at the Felsenreitschule. In her debut in the title role, Asmik Grigorian distinguished herself with her talents as a singer and actress.
Who directed Strauss: Salome?
Strauss: Salome was directed by Romeo Castellucci.
Who stars in Strauss: Salome?
Strauss: Salome stars Asmik Grigorian, John Daszak, Anna Maria Chiuri, Gábor Bretz.
When was Strauss: Salome released?
Strauss: Salome is a 2018 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Strauss: Salome?
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