Atom Egoyan Reveals the Dark Heart of Seven Veils

Atom Egoyan on Seven Veils
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Atom Egoyan Reveals the Dark Heart of Seven Veils
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In this exclusive interview, Atom Egoyan dives deep into the dark heart of “” and reveals the inspiration behind this powerful film. Learn more about his creative process and the themes of Salome in this fascinating discussion.

TW: This interview contains a discussion of sexual violence, both as part of the opera Salome and within the plot of Seven Veils.

SEVEN VEILS opens in theatres on March 7, 2025.

Atom Egoyan Interview Timecodes

00:00 Patreon Promo Bumper

00:30 Introduction

00:50 Atom Egoyan on Making a Film Based Around the Opera Salome

03:34 Atom Egoyan on How Working with Was Different on Seven Veils Than Chloe 15 Years Ago

05:32 Salome as “The First Biblical Sex Crime”

07:31 Themes of Sexual Violence in Seven Veils

09:14 Does Atom Egoyan Hope Seven Veils Opens People Up to Opera?

10:09 Closing Bumper

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Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.

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