Carmen

Oct 3 2003 Not Rated 1h 59m
Drama, Romance

A french writer documents the seductive power of the beautiful Carmen, who has enchanted José, a young soldier, awakening his most fervent passions leading to tragedy. A path chained to obsession, jealousy, betrayal, and blood.

Plot

Based on the novel by Prosper Merimee, CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man (Leonardo Sbaraglia) and a spoken-for woman, Carmen (Paz Vega). It is told in flashback as the young soldier, stripped of his decorations, explains all in a prison cell. He tells of the love he had for Carmen and how it proved to be destructive.

Written by

Vicente Aranda, Joaquim Jordà, Prosper Mérimée

Directed by

Vicente Aranda

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Spain, Italy

Production Companies

TeleMadrid, Star Line TV Productions S.L., Alythia Limited

Languages

euskera, Français, Español

Awards

4 wins & 10 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,427
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA