Viva Carmen
Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle
Synopsis
1845, Seville, a pulsating town of sailors and small-time crooks. Teenage Salvador, assistant to the gifted knife grinder Antonio, encounters a captivating young gypsy woman, Carmen. Her stunning beauty and independent spirit set the town abuzz, but Antonio's mystical ability to glimpse the future in sharpened blades foretells a tragic fate for Carmen at the hands of a soldier, José. With unwavering resolve, Salvador musters an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to challenge the unyielding threads of destiny and protect Carmen from inevitable doom.
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VIVA CARMEN Trailer | TIFF 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sébastien Laudenbach
- Screenplay & Story
- Santiago Otheguy, Sébastien Laudenbach
- Original Score
- Amine Bouhafa, Isabelle Laudenbach
- Original Title
- Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle
- Country of Origin
- Finland, France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Folivari, Pikkukala, La Garde Montante Films, Pikkukala Barcelona
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sébastien Laudenbach
Santiago Otheguy, Sébastien Laudenbach
Amine Bouhafa, Isabelle Laudenbach
Veronica Lassenius, Damien Brunner, Pierre-Henri Léon, Didier Brunner, Pablo Jordi
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Otheguy
Screenplay
Veronica Lassenius
Producer
Sébastien Laudenbach
Screenplay
Damien Brunner
Producer
Pierre-Henri Léon
Producer
Sébastien Laudenbach
Director
Didier Brunner
Producer
Pablo Jordi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva Carmen
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What is Viva Carmen about?
1845, Seville, a pulsating town of sailors and small-time crooks. Teenage Salvador, assistant to the gifted knife grinder Antonio, encounters a captivating young gypsy woman, Carmen. Her stunning beauty and independent spirit set the town abuzz, but Antonio's mystical ability to glimpse the future in sharpened blades foretells a tragic fate for Carmen at the hands of a soldier, José. With unwavering resolve, Salvador musters an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to challenge the unyielding threads of destiny and protect Carmen from inevitable doom.
Who directed Viva Carmen?
Viva Carmen was directed by Sébastien Laudenbach.
Who stars in Viva Carmen?
The principal cast of Viva Carmen includes Camélia Jordana, Milo Machado-Graner, Soumaye Bocoum, Carl Malapa, Fehdi Bendjima.
When was Viva Carmen released and how long is it?
Viva Carmen was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Viva Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Carmen was composed by Amine Bouhafa, Isabelle Laudenbach.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Viva Carmen?
Viva Carmen holds official age classifications: FR: TP.