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Bizet: Carmen (2017)

Movie 150 min

Drama

With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, Carmen, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest. Composed to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy based on Prosper Mérimée’s novella, the opera exploded the boundaries between tragedy and comedy with a modernity that caused a scandal at the time. Can we kill the one we love with love? The fiery beauty of Bizet’s music, where one unforgettable aria follows another, has worked year in, year out to make it the world’s most performed opera.

Ludovic Halévy Writer Henri Meilhac Writer Calixto Bieito Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 7, 2017
Runtime
150 min
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Language
Studio
Opéra National de Paris

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Cast

Roberto Alagna Roberto Alagna Don José Clémentine Margaine Clémentine Margaine Carmen Roberto Tagliavini Roberto Tagliavini Escamillo Aleksandra Kurzak Aleksandra Kurzak Micaëla Vannina Santoni Vannina Santoni Frasquita Bertrand de Billy Bertrand de Billy Self - Conductor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bizet: Carmen about?
With a devilish sway of the hips and a hint of Andalusian flair, Carmen, the beautiful cigar-maker sets her sights on a soldier: Don José. Fate will do the rest. Composed to a libretto by Meilhac and Halévy based on Prosper Mérimée’s novella, the opera exploded the boundaries between tragedy and comedy with a modernity that caused a scandal at the time. Can we kill the one we love with love? The fiery beauty of Bizet’s music, where one unforgettable aria follows another, has worked year in, year out to make it the world’s most performed opera.
Who directed Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen was directed by Calixto Bieito.
Who stars in Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen stars Roberto Alagna, Clémentine Margaine, Roberto Tagliavini, Aleksandra Kurzak.
When was Bizet: Carmen released?
Bizet: Carmen is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch Bizet: Carmen?
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