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DECEMBER 22, 2007
SALOME (2007) - DVD REVIEWS (N-Z) - Reviews Database
Review by David Carter
Read Article OnlineDirected by Alexia Anastasio
Released by Self released
Running Time: 13 minutes
Rating: Not Rated
Color format: Color
Audio/Subtitles: 2.0 Stereo English
Region Code: 1, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: Full screen
16:9 Enhanced: No
Special Features: No
Trailer Online: Yes
Oscar Wilde was no stranger to controversy, and his theatrical version of a biblical story, Salome, ranks up there as one of his most audacious and memorable works. Filmmaker Alexia Anastasio has put her own stamp on Wilde’s classic in her latest short SALOME. The film is a non-traditional retelling of the tale; Anastasio strips the story down to its bare essence. For that reason, those without a passing familiarity to the story may find it useful to learn a bit about it before watching the film. Anastasio takes the title role of the beautiful young dancer taken with the pious prisoner Iokanaan. After her affections are spurned, Salome makes a deal with Herod that will secure the death of the one she loves.
The similarities between SALOME and Wilde’s original play are limited to the basic outline and the spirit of the work. Anastasio replaces the traditionally male roles with females; an interesting move, but one that does not change the overall meaning of the work. The greatest change to the work is that the film has no dialogue, opting instead to use title cards to explain the actions. It gives the film an interesting feel and much more is required of the visual performances of the actors due to the lack of speech. Clocking in at just thirteen minutes, SALOME is unlike most of films we get here at Film Fanaddict. Those of you with an affinity for underground filmmakers and shorts will want to give it a look.
