Carmen
Synopsis
While rehearsing a flamenco ballet adaptation of Bizet's opera “Carmen”, Antonio, the choreographer, falls in love with the main dancer, Carmen, a fiercely independent woman. Antonio is slowly consumed by jealousy and possessiveness towards Carmen, just like Don José in the original opera, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
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Carmen (1983) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-03
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Antonio Gades
Antonio
Laura del Sol
Carmen
Paco de Lucía
Paco
Marisol
Pepa Flores
Cristina Hoyos
Cristina
Juan Antonio Jiménez
Juan
José Yepes
Pepe Girón
Sebastián Moreno
Escamillo
Gómez de Jerez
Cantaores
Manolo Sevilla
Cantaores
Antonio Solera
Guitarristes
Manuel Rodríguez
Guitarrista
Lorenzo Virseda
Guitarristes
José Luna 'El Tauro'
Himself
Enrique Esteve
Himself
Enrique Ortega
Diego Pantoja
Rocío Navarrete
Bailaora
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée, Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura
- Original Score
- Paco de Lucía
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Emiliano Piedra, TVE, Emiliano Piedra P.C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saura
Prosper Mérimée, Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura
Paco de Lucía
Teo Escamilla
Pedro del Rey
Emiliano Piedra
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Saura
Director
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
Pedro del Rey
Editor
Emiliano Piedra
Producer
Antonio Gades
Writer
Carlos Saura
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen
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What is Carmen about?
While rehearsing a flamenco ballet adaptation of Bizet's opera “Carmen”, Antonio, the choreographer, falls in love with the main dancer, Carmen, a fiercely independent woman. Antonio is slowly consumed by jealousy and possessiveness towards Carmen, just like Don José in the original opera, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Carlos Saura.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Antonio Gades, Laura del Sol, Paco de Lucía, Marisol, Cristina Hoyos.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Paco de Lucía.