Atom Egoyan Reveals the Dark Heart of Seven Veils

In this exclusive interview, Atom Egoyan dives deep into the dark heart of “Seven Veils” 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 Timecodes00:00 Patreon Promo Bumper00:30 Introduction00:50 Atom Egoyan on Making a Film Based Around the Opera Salome03:34 Atom Egoyan on How Working with Amanda Seyfried Was Different on Seven Veils Than Chloe 15 Years Ago05:32 Salome as “The First Biblical Sex Crime”07:31 Themes of Sexual Violence in Seven Veils09:14 Does Atom Egoyan Hope Seven Veils Opens People Up to Opera?10:09 Closing Bumper