U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2005, U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is a drama and music film directed by Mark Dornford-May, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. U-CARMEN is a feature film based on Georges Bizet's 19th-century opera that was filmed on location in a modern South African township setting. The energy, compassion, and heat of township life in all its elements create a constantly visually interesting and dynamic background for the unfolding of the story, which owes part of its huge popularity to the thrilling combination of a violent gangster tale with a passionate, almost supernatural love story. As it unfolds, it explores issues of fame and wealth, the position of a strong and independently minded woman in a very masculine society and, perhaps most importantly, the incomprehensible attraction between abuser and victim. Bizet's opera, based on Prosper Merimée's novel, premiered in Paris on March 3, 1875. Set in a poor area of Seville, the story of the magnetic woman who seduces, loves, and ultimately destroys her lover and herself...
Who’s in it. U-Carmen eKhayelitsha stars Pauline Malefane as Carmen, Andile Tshoni as Jongikhaya, Lungelwa Blou as Nomakhaya and Zweilungile Sidloyi as Lulamile Nkomo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, U-Carmen eKhayelitsha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch U-Carmen eKhayelitsha page.
If you liked it. Fans of U-Carmen eKhayelitsha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for U-Carmen eKhayelitsha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is U-Carmen eKhayelitsha worth watching?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha stars Pauline Malefane, Andile Tshoni, Lungelwa Blou, Zweilungile Sidloyi and Andries Mbali.
- When was U-Carmen eKhayelitsha released?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.