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Carmen

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Antonio (Antonio Gades) is a choreographer who falls madly in love with the sultry star (Laura del Sol) of his flamenco-infused production of "Carmen." While his feelings for Laura are strong, he cares just as strongly about the show. On top of his fierce emotions, Antonio is confused about the proper direction for the performance. Before long, his affection mutates into jealousy, and the lovers' tale begins to reflect the famous tragedy of the opera they perform on stage.

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Molly Haskell Vogue 02/27/2020
The conceit -- life imitates art and director goes for the tartish Carmen -- turns into a tireless constraint all too soon. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/11/2010
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Carlos Sauras received another Oscar nomination for his thrilling interpretation of Bizet's opera, set in a flamenco hall and telling a real-life story parallel to the Merimee's tale. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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@MilloTPue 04/12/2021 The film has an additional value in the display of flamenco dance and music. See more raphael g @raphagimenes 09/27/2020 Great energy, music, and cinematography. The acting wasn't the best, or some of the lines. But the rest definitely made up for it. Great to see Paco de Lucia there! See more 12/21/2014 Quite possibly the best movie of the year, tying with "Tender Mercies". The sultry flamenco dancing and guitar playing integrated the story of Bizet's opera with the dancers' stories of love, lust, and hatred. This was totally sexy, passionate and romantic. See more 12/24/2012 Enchanting,savoury story about love,lust and theatre. Lacks originality,but keeps you waiting and hungry for more. See more 02/09/2012 What seems to be a similar movie to "Blood Wedding" with Carlos Saura capturing the rehearsal and casting process of Antonio Gades' production of "Carmen", is actually more about the madness of the artist, and the art crossing over into his life, violently. Gades playing a fictional version of himself, is casting a production of "Carmen", and during the casting, he finds what might be the perfect girl to play "Carmen". But with the frustration and the madness comes jealousy and anger, to the point that Gades isn't just directing anymore, but has become the jealous lover himself. See more 11/02/2011 If you enjoyed The Black Swan, then check this one out! See more Read all reviews
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Carlos Saura

Director

Antonio Gades

Antonio

Laura del Sol

Carmen

Paco de Lucía

Paco

Marisol

Flores

Cristina Hoyos

Cristina
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Synopsis Antonio (Antonio Gades) is a choreographer who falls madly in love with the sultry star (Laura del Sol) of his flamenco-infused production of "Carmen." While his feelings for Laura are strong, he cares just as strongly about the show. On top of his fierce emotions, Antonio is confused about the proper direction for the performance. Before long, his affection mutates into jealousy, and the lovers' tale begins to reflect the famous tragedy of the opera they perform on stage.
Director
Carlos Saura
Distributor
Orion Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Musical, Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 1983, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 16, 2007
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Surround
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