Carmen movie poster

Carmen

December 1, 1978 2h 51m 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Carmen is a music film. directed by Franco Zeffirelli. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yelena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, and Yuriy Mazurok

Synopsis

CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century operatic masterwork Carmen. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli, the production was shot on December 9, 1978, at the Wiener Straatsoper. Starring Elena Obraztsova in the titular role, the orchestra is conducted by Carlos Kleiber.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 1, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 2h 51m 171 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (1 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Austria Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Wiener Staatsoper
  • ORF
  • Arthaus Musik

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmen about?

CARMEN is the classic tale of forbidden passion between a young man and a spoken-for woman, Carmen. From ORF and TDK Music, this release features a live performance of Georges Bizet's 19th century ...

Who directed Carmen?

Carmen was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

How long is Carmen?

Carmen has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).

When was Carmen released?

Carmen was released on December 1, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Carmen?

The main cast of Carmen includes Yelena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, Yuriy Mazurok, Isobel Buchanan, Cheryl Kanfoush.