Salomé

Movie · 0h 12m

Starring Vittoria Lepanto, Laura Orette, Ciro Galvani, Achille Vitti

Based on Oscar Wilde's version of the story, what is noteworthy is the sheer luxury of the production, an attempt to capture the wild and weird Aubrey Beardsley illustrations that transfigure the work. The sets are elaborate, with stonework and palm trees and draperies. There seem to be dozens of dress extras, courtiers at Salome's dance and soldiers.