Al Pacino's 'Wilde Salomé' Airs on Sky Arte
Al Pacino's film 'Wilde Salomé' premieres on Sky Arte HD on Monday, January 1. The movie blends theater and cinema, adapting Oscar Wilde's controversial play 'Salomé,' which was banned in late 19th-century London due to scandal. Pacino wrote, directed, and stars as King Herod, alongside Jessica Chastain as Salomé, Kevin Anderson as John the Baptist, and Roxanne Hart as Herodias. The film interweaves Wilde's life, the Salomé story, and Pacino's own reflections on acting.
Key facts
- Film 'Wilde Salomé' airs on Sky Arte HD on Monday, January 1.
- Written and directed by Al Pacino.
- Based on Oscar Wilde's play 'Salomé,' banned in late 19th-century London.
- Pacino stars as King Herod and also plays himself.
- Jessica Chastain plays Salomé.
- Kevin Anderson plays himself and John the Baptist.
- Roxanne Hart plays Herodias.
- The film combines theatrical and cinematic languages.
Entities
Artists
- Al Pacino
- Oscar Wilde
- Jessica Chastain
- Kevin Anderson
- Roxanne Hart
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom