Carmen
Synopsis
In the early 19th century, in Seville and the surrounding area, Carmen seduces the sergeant Don José, who deserts the army to be with her. But the beautiful gypsy falls in love with the bullfighter Escamillo, much to Don José’s despair.
Top Cast
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Julia Migenes
Carmen
Plácido Domingo
Don José
Ruggero Raimondi
Escamillo
Faith Esham
Micaëla
Lillian Watson
Frasquita
Susan Daniel
Mercédès
John-Paul Bogart
Zuniga
Jean-Philippe Lafont
Le Dancaïre
Gérard Garino
Le Remendado
François Le Roux
Moralès
Julien Guiomar
Lillas Pastia
Accursio Di Leo
The Guide
Maria Campano
Manuelita
Cristina Hoyos
Dancer
Juan Antonio Jiménez
Dancer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Rosi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Production Studios
- Opera Film Produzione, Productions Marcel Dassault, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Rosi
Tonino Guerra, Francesco Rosi, Prosper Mérimée, Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac
Georges Bizet
Pasqualino De Santis
Colette Semprun, Ruggero Mastroianni
Patrice Ledoux
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Rosi
Director
Patrice Ledoux
Producer
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Francesco Rosi
Screenplay
Colette Semprun
Editor
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Pasqualino De Santis
Director of Photography
Enrico Job
Production Design
Enrico Job
Costume Design
Gino Persico
Costume Design
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmen about?
In the early 19th century, in Seville and the surrounding area, Carmen seduces the sergeant Don José, who deserts the army to be with her. But the beautiful gypsy falls in love with the bullfighter Escamillo, much to Don José’s despair.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Francesco Rosi.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Julia Migenes, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi, Faith Esham, Lillian Watson.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.
Is Carmen based on a book or true story?
Carmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmen?
Carmen holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).