Carmen
“A one-of-a-kind cinematic vision.”
Synopsis
A young and fiercely independent woman, Carmen, is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. She survives an illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard. When the border guard and his patrol partner Aidan become embroiled in a deadly standoff, the pair is forced to escape together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-26
Top Cast
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Melissa Barrera
Carmen
Paul Mescal
Aidan
Rossy de Palma
Masilda
Nicole da Silva
Julieanne
Benedict Hardie
Mike
Elsa Pataky
Gabrielle
The D.O.C.
Marina Tamayo
Zilah
Marina de Tavira
Opening Voice Over (voice)
Richard Brancatisano
Pablo
Tara Morice
Marie
Kaan Guldur
Robertico
Pip Edwards
Nancy Ann
Nico Cortez
Man With The Hat
Kevin MacIsaac
John
Ryan Oliver Gelbart
Jimmy
Corey London
Zayn
Alejandro Corsino
Esteban
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 11, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$384K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Millepied
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Millepied, Loïc Barrere, Alexander Dinelaris
- Original Score
- Nicholas Britell
- Original Title
- Carmen
- Country of Origin
- Australia, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $384K
- Production Studios
- Chapter 2, Goalpost Pictures, TF1 Studio, France 2 Cinéma, Marvelous Productions, Screen NSW, Spectrum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Millepied
Benjamin Millepied, Loïc Barrere, Alexander Dinelaris, Prosper Mérimée
Nicholas Britell
Jörg Widmer
Dany Cooper
Stephanie Wilcox, Ben Grant, Mimi Valdés, Helen Estabrook, Kylie du Fresne
Department Leadership Roster
Dany Cooper
Editor
Mimi Valdés
Producer
Emily Seresin
Costume Design
Dimitri Rassam
Producer
Steven Jones-Evans
Production Design
Rosemary Blight
Producer
Simon Maddison
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
Jörg Widmer
Director of Photography
Benjamin Millepied
Screenplay
Loïc Barrere
Screenplay
Alexander Dinelaris
Screenplay
Benjamin Millepied
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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?
A young and fiercely independent woman, Carmen, is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. She survives an illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard. When the border guard and his patrol partner Aidan become embroiled in a deadly standoff, the pair is forced to escape together.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Benjamin Millepied.
Who stars in Carmen?
The principal cast of Carmen includes Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, Nicole da Silva, Benedict Hardie.
When was Carmen released and how long is it?
Carmen was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Carmen make at the box office?
Carmen grossed $384K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Carmen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carmen was composed by Nicholas Britell.
Is Carmen based on a book or true story?
Carmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carmen?
Carmen holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).