Carmen Horrendum
Synopsis
At the center of it is the fate of young women in the war and in the harsh post-war times, when witch-hunting of "enemies of the people" was a common occurrence. The brutal war is mutilating both the girls' bodies and their souls. Location: military hospital. It is just a backdrop to which the character rattles, the intrigue, the human relationships. The pathos of the tape conveys the idea that a woman is and remains a woman in all circumstances and situations. During the tumultuous years of war, they were also overwhelmed by true love, mutual understanding, trust and tenderness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janis Streics
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingrīda Sokolova
- Original Score
- Mārtiņš Brauns
- Original Title
- Carmen Horrendum
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Latvian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Rīgas kinostudija
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janis Streics
Ingrīda Sokolova
Mārtiņš Brauns
Miks Zvirbulis
Maija Indersone
Department Leadership Roster
Janis Streics
Director
Rolanda Valeskalna
Production Design
Dailis Rožlapa
Production Design
Miks Zvirbulis
Director of Photography
Ingrīda Sokolova
Writer
Mārtiņš Brauns
Original Music Composer
Ieva Kundzina
Costume Design
Maija Indersone
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carmen Horrendum
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carmen Horrendum about?
At the center of it is the fate of young women in the war and in the harsh post-war times, when witch-hunting of "enemies of the people" was a common occurrence. The brutal war is mutilating both the girls' bodies and their souls. Location: military hospital. It is just a backdrop to which the character rattles, the intrigue, the human relationships. The pathos of the tape conveys the idea that a woman is and remains a woman in all circumstances and situations. During the tumultuous years of war, they were also overwhelmed by true love, mutual understanding, trust and tenderness.
Who directed Carmen Horrendum?
Carmen Horrendum was directed by Janis Streics.
Who stars in Carmen Horrendum?
The principal cast of Carmen Horrendum includes Ilona Ozola, Vizma Ozoliņa- Kvēpa, Yekaterina Vasilyeva, Tatyana Cherkovskaya, Marina Kalmikova.
When was Carmen Horrendum released and how long is it?
Carmen Horrendum was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen Horrendum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen Horrendum was composed by Mārtiņš Brauns.