Carmen
Synopsis
Don José Navarro, a cavalry brigadier in the Almanza regiment, meets Carmen, a gypsy girl from Seville whose beauty and provocative air seduces him to madness. He betrays his orders to court her, and soon, at her instigation, joins a muggling company, thus abandoning himself completely to a life of adventure. Don José commits crimes to protect the treasures entrusted to him by Carmen, but when he discovers her with another man, tragedy befalls.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerolamo Lo Savio
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Film d'Arte Italiana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerolamo Lo Savio
Prosper Mérimée
Department Leadership Roster
Gerolamo Lo Savio
Director
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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?
Don José Navarro, a cavalry brigadier in the Almanza regiment, meets Carmen, a gypsy girl from Seville whose beauty and provocative air seduces him to madness. He betrays his orders to court her, and soon, at her instigation, joins a muggling company, thus abandoning himself completely to a life of adventure. Don José commits crimes to protect the treasures entrusted to him by Carmen, but when he discovers her with another man, tragedy befalls.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Gerolamo Lo Savio.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Vittoria Lepanto, Dante Cappelli, Alberto Nepoti, Annibale Ninchi, Cesare Dondine.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 10m.
Is Carmen based on a book or true story?
Carmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".