Short film by Almodovar, which tells the origin of the veil. Abraham, walking with Isaac, meets Salomé, who dances and demands Isaac’s head. Isaac flees but is hypnotised and returned. Abraham, about to act, hears God reveal it was a test of temptation. Salomé is a divine figure, and Abraham is instructed to have women cover themselves as a sign of respect.
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Isabel Mestres
Salomé
Known for
Jesus of Nazareth
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue
Fernando Hilbeck
Abraham
Known for
Flesh + Blood
The Living Dead at Manchester Morgue
Agustín Almodóvar
Isaac
Known for
The Human Voice
The Skin I Live In
Juan Lombardero
God (voice)
Known for
Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Pedro Almodóvar Director · Oscar Wilde Author Luciano Berriatúa Cinematographer
First release January 1, 1978 · Produced in Spain
Production
Manuela Films
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Spain
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Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Spain · January 1, 1978
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