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Royal Opera House: Salomé

Royal Opera House: Salomé

Feb 28, 2008 · 1h 51m

Rated 3 out of 10

Director

Jonathan Haswell

Overview

David McVicar’s powerful Royal Opera House 2008 production of Strauss's opera – based on a play by Oscar Wilde – takes the controversial and disturbing film 120 Days of Sodom as its visual reference. The action is set in a debauched palace, which has suggestions of Nazi Germany. Strauss’s ravishing and voluptuous score adds to the sexual alchemy that is conjured by an international cast led by Nadja Michael in the title role.

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What is Royal Opera House: Salomé about?

David McVicar’s powerful Royal Opera House 2008 production of Strauss's opera – based on a play by Oscar Wilde – takes the controversial and disturbing film 120 Days of Sodom as its visual reference. The action is set in a debauched palace, which has suggestions of Nazi Germany. Strauss’s ravishing and voluptuous score adds to the sexual alchemy that is conjured by an international cast led by…

When was Royal Opera House: Salomé released?

Royal Opera House: Salomé was released on February 28, 2008.

How long is Royal Opera House: Salomé?

Royal Opera House: Salomé runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who directed Royal Opera House: Salomé?

Royal Opera House: Salomé was directed by Jonathan Haswell.

Who is in the cast of Royal Opera House: Salomé?

The cast of Royal Opera House: Salomé includes Nadja Michael (Salomé), Michael Volle (Jokanaan), Michaela Schuster (Herodias), Thomas Moser (Herod) and Joseph Kaiser (Narraboth).

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