Carmen (1984 film)

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Carmen
Directed byFrancesco Rosi
Written byHenri Meilhac (libretto), Ludovic Halévy (libretto), Prosper Mérimée (novella)
Produced byPatrice Ledoux
StarringPlácido Domingo, Julia Migenes, Ruggero Raimondi, Faith Esham
CinematographyPasqualino De Santis
Edited byRuggero Mastroianni
Music byGeorges Bizet
Production
company
Distributed byGaumont
Release date
1984
Running time
152 minutes
CountriesFrance, Italy
LanguageFrench


Carmen is a 1984 musical drama film directed by Francesco Rosi. The film is an adaptation of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, which is based on the novella of the same name by Prosper Mérimée. The film stars Plácido Domingo as Don José, Julia Migenes as Carmen, Ruggero Raimondi as Escamillo, and Faith Esham as Micaëla.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film follows the story of Carmen, a passionate and free-spirited gypsy woman who works in a cigarette factory in Seville. She seduces Don José, a naive soldier, leading him into a downward spiral of obsession and jealousy. As Don José's life unravels, Carmen's affections shift to the dashing bullfighter Escamillo, culminating in a tragic confrontation.

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Production[edit | edit source]

The film was produced by Patrice Ledoux and features the music of Georges Bizet, with the libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. The cinematography was handled by Pasqualino De Santis, and the film was edited by Ruggero Mastroianni. It was produced by the Gaumont Film Company and distributed by Gaumont.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Carmen received critical acclaim for its faithful adaptation of the opera and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Plácido Domingo and Julia Migenes. The film is noted for its stunning visuals and the powerful interpretation of Bizet's music.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD