Drama / Music
France / Italy,
1984, 152 min
Directed by:
Francesco RosiCinematography:
Pasqualino De SantisComposer:
Georges BizetCast:
Julia Migenes, Plácido Domingo, Ruggero Raimondi, François Le Roux, Jean-Philippe Lafont, Julien Guiomar, Accursio Di Leo, Cristina Hoyos, María GómezPlots(1)
The heat and passion of Bizet's Carmen is brought to life as never before in Francesco Rosi's definitive, highly-acclaimed version starring Placido Domingo, Julia Migenes and Ruggero Raimondi. In Seville of 1820 a naive soldier Don Jose falls under the spell of sensual temptress Carmen. He deserts from the army, gives up everything to be with her, only to be spurned in favour of the toreador Escamillo. His desperate pleas for her to return are met with further humiliation and Carmen's taunts lead to a dramatic finale. (Second Sight)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1986 - Best Sound
- 1986 - Best Film not in the English Language
César Awards
- 1985 - Best Sound
- 1985 - Best Film
- 1985 - Francesco Rosi (Best Director)
- 1985 - Julia Migenes (Best Actress)
- 1985 - Pasqualino De Santis (Best Cinematography)
- 1985 - Best Costume Design
- 1985 - Best Production Design