Released:
1978-01-01

Overview:
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.

Director:
Pedro Almodóvar

Runtime:
0h 10min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Isabel Mestres
  as
  Salomé
• 
  Fernando Hilbeck
  as
  Abraham
• 
  Agustín Almodóvar
  as
  Isaac
• 
  Juan Lombardero
  as
  God (voice)