Bizet: Carmen
Synopsis
This 2003 performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century opera Carmen was produced and directed by filmmaker and stage director Franco Zeffirelli, best known to many for the Academy Award-winning big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Shot at the Arena di Verona, the production features Marina Domashenko in the title role and music by the Orchestra of the Arena di Verona under conductor Alain Lombard.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blume
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
- Original Score
- Georges Bizet
- Original Title
- Bizet: Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Arena di Verona, RaiTrade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blume
Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Prosper Mérimée
Georges Bizet
Department Leadership Roster
Henri Meilhac
Writer
George Blume
Director
Georges Bizet
Original Music Composer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
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What is Bizet: Carmen about?
This 2003 performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century opera Carmen was produced and directed by filmmaker and stage director Franco Zeffirelli, best known to many for the Academy Award-winning big-screen adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Shot at the Arena di Verona, the production features Marina Domashenko in the title role and music by the Orchestra of the Arena di Verona under conductor Alain Lombard.
Who directed Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen was directed by George Blume.
Who stars in Bizet: Carmen?
The principal cast of Bizet: Carmen includes Marina Domashenko, Marco Berti, Raymond Aceto, Maya Dashuk, Roberto Accurso.
When was Bizet: Carmen released and how long is it?
Bizet: Carmen was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bizet: Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bizet: Carmen was composed by Georges Bizet.