Carmen (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: Italy, Spain, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Vicente Aranda's Carmen, Кармен, Carmen - Divoká vásen, カルメン, Karmena
Director: Vicente Aranda
Writer: Joaquim Jordà, Joaquín Jordá, Prosper Mérimée, Vicente Aranda
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Juan Alexander, Bill Chamberlain
Executive_Producer: Graham Bradstreet
Companies: Alythia Limited, Star Line TV Productions, TeleMadrid
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: 1800s, 19th century, andalucia, based on novel or book, betrayal, jealousy, lust, obsession, passion, soldier, spain, thief
Story
Carmen, a captivating woman known for her beauty and free spirit, meets José, a young soldier, while he's guarding her at jail. Carmen seduces him, leading to a passionate love affair that consumes José completely. His obsession with Carmen grows, even after she leaves him for another man. Driven by jealousy, José kills his rival in a fit of rage. In prison, stripped of his decorations and dignity, José recounts their tragic tale.
Summary
Based on Prosper Merimée's classic novel set in 19th-century Andalusia, 'Carmen' (2003) is an intense exploration of passion, obsession, jealousy, and betrayal. Directed by Vicente Aranda, this Spanish-Italian co-production stars Paz Vega as the enigmatic Carmen and Leonardo Sbaraglia as the lovestruck soldier José. The film follows their tumultuous relationship, culminating in tragedy due to José's uncontrollable jealousy.
