Carmen
Synopsis
CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
Top Cast
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Yelena Obraztsova
Carmen
Plácido Domingo
Don José
Yuriy Mazurok
Escamillo
Isobel Buchanan
Micaëla
Cheryl Kanfoush
Frasquita
Carlos Kleiber
Self - Conductor
Axelle Gall
Kurt Rydl
Hans Helm
Heinz Zednik
Paul Wolfrum
Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper
Self - Orchestra
Georges Bizet
Self - Composer
Wiener Staatsopernchor
Self - Chorus
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- Wiener Staatsoper, ORF, Arthaus Musik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Zeffirelli
Director
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Yelena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, Yuriy Mazurok, Isobel Buchanan, Cheryl Kanfoush.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.