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Carmen (1978)

1978-12-01 · 2h 51m · FR
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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.

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Franco ZeffirelliDirectorHenri MeilhacWriterLudovic HalévyWriter

Top billed cast

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Yelena ObraztsovaYelena ObraztsovaCarmenPlácido DomingoPlácido DomingoDon JoséJuri MazurokJuri MazurokEscamilloIsobel BuchananIsobel BuchananMicaëlaCheryl KanfoushCheryl KanfoushFrasquitaCarlos KleiberCarlos KleiberConductorAxelle GallAxelle GallKurt RydlKurt RydlHans HelmHans HelmHeinz ZednikHeinz ZednikPaul WolfrumPaul WolfrumOrchester der Wiener StaatsoperOrchester der Wiener Staatsoper

Keywords

Opera

Movie DNA

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Frequently asked questions about Carmen

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 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.

How long is Carmen?

Carmen has a runtime of 171 minutes.