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Release Date:
6 May 1983 (Spain)
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Never before has the art of flamenco dance been so pulsatingly sensual. Or a love so treacherously obsessive. In this explosive interpretation of the classic opera "Carmen", the lines between passionate illusion and real life become intricately entwined. Your senses will be aroused like never before. And never again will you see anything like it. more
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A group of flamenco dancers are rehearsing a very spanish version of the Prosper Merimee's drama. Antonio...
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 10 wins
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6 nominations
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A Brilliant, All-time Favorite
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Cast
(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 |
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Also Known As:
Carmen: Inspirada en la novela de Merimée y la ópera de Bizet (Spain) (complete title)
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Runtime:
102 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Australia:PG |
Australia:M (DVD rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-8 |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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Deja de llorar
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The movie within the movie - a concept done many times in the history of cinema. It is accomplished here as well as in any.
If you love Carmen, you'll love this version.
If you love flamenco, you'll love this version.
The plot of the classic opera is played out in the actual rehearsal of the opera by a flamenco troupe. The music is authentic. The direction wonderful.
If you like dancing, you'll love this version.
There is tragedy. There is passion. There is intrigue.
There is...
Carmen.