Based on the French novel and Bizet's most popular opera which it inspired, Carlos Saura's exhilarating flamenco Carmen became an instant classic on its release and was rewarded with many international accolades including Academy Award nominations and prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the legend by staging a modern ensemble of musicians and dancers busy rehearsing a flamenco interpretation of the Carmen story. The producer and star dancer is Antonio (played by Spanish star Antonio Gades). Obsessed with the Carmen legend, he even chooses a girl named Carmen to play 'his' Carmen, but life begins tragically to imitate art...
Director:Carlos Saura
Writers: Prosper Mérimée (novel), Carlos Saura (scenario)
Cast overview, first billed only:
Antonio Gades ... Antonio
Laura del Sol ... Carmen
Paco de Lucía ... Paco
Marisol ... Pepa Flores (as 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 ... Guitarristes
Lorenzo Virseda ... Guitarristes
M. Magdalena ... Artistas invitados
La Bronce ... Artistas invitados
Country:Spain
Language:Spanish
Release Date:6 May 1983 (Spain)
Also Known As:Carmen: Inspirada en la novela de Merimée y la ópera de Bizet
Runtime:102 min
Sound Mix:Mono
Color:Color (Eastmancolor)
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