Carmen (1983)

7.4R102 min

1983 Spanish film

Carmen is a 1983 Spanish romantic musical drama film who is an adaptation of Prosper Mérimée's novel Carmen, incorporating music from Georges Bizet's opera of the same name. Directed and choreographed in the flamenco style by Carlos Saura and María Pagés, it constitutes the second installment of Saura's flamenco trilogy in the 1980s, preceded by Bodas de sangre and followed by El amor brujo. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Academy Awards.

The film follows modern dancers as they re-enact Bizet's tragic love affair in their personal lives, culminating in its fatal conclusion.

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What is Carmen about?
Carmen (1983) — A group of flamenco dancers are rehearsing a very Spanish version of Bizet's dramatization of Prosper Merimee's novella Carmen. The choreographer Antonio falls in love with Carmen, the main dancer. Their story then turns similar t...
Is Carmen based on a true story?
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Is Carmen scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.