Carmen (1984 film)

Carmen rosi poster

Carmen
Directed by	Francesco Rosi
Written by	Henri Meilhac (libretto), Ludovic Halévy (libretto), Prosper Mérimée (novella)
Produced by	Patrice Ledoux
Starring	Plácido Domingo, Julia Migenes, Ruggero Raimondi, Faith Esham
Cinematography	Pasqualino De Santis
Edited by	Ruggero Mastroianni
Music by	Georges Bizet
Production company	Gaumont Film Company
Distributed by	Gaumont
Release date	1984
Running time	152 minutes
Countries	France, Italy
Language	French

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

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.

Cast

• Plácido Domingo as Don José
• Julia Migenes as Carmen
• Ruggero Raimondi as Escamillo
• Faith Esham as Micaëla

Production

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

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.

See also

• Carmen (opera)
• Georges Bizet
• Francesco Rosi
• Plácido Domingo