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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Based on the French novel and Bizet's most popular opera which it inspired, Carlos Saura's exhilarating flamenco Carmen became an instant classic on its release and was rewarded with many international accolades including Academy Award nominations and prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the legend by staging a modern ensemble of musicians and dancers busy rehearsing a flamenco interpretation of the Carmen story. The producer and star dancer is Antonio (Antonio Gades) chooses a girl named Carmen (Laura del Sol) to play 'his' Carmen, but life begins tragically to imitate art... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Carmen (UK)
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This has to be one of the most stunningly made dance films I have ever seen. Following along the original story lines of Bizet's Carmen not only the music, but the tale has been cleverly transposed to the aching passionate qualities of Flamenco. Although you think that you are watching a film about the makings of a stage production, Saura entices the viewer to realise that they are watching a re-enactment of the actual characters in the book amongst the cast.
Absolutley brilliant performances from all the dancers, and particularly from Antonio Gades, who has in the past brought this production to our London theatres such as Saddlers Wells.
A must for all world cinema fans.
Absolutley brilliant performances from all the dancers, and particularly from Antonio Gades, who has in the past brought this production to our London theatres such as Saddlers Wells.
A must for all world cinema fans.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This quickly became one of my favourite films. The 'tobacco factory' scene is the best dance routine that I've ever seen and, at the age of sixty, I've seen plenty!
The dancer Cristina Hoyos plays a minor role and steals the scenes that she is in. The poker-faced dance leader Antonio Gades is unintentionally funny at times, but this just adds to the charm of the film.
It is beautifully photographed and lit. Highly recommended.
The dancer Cristina Hoyos plays a minor role and steals the scenes that she is in. The poker-faced dance leader Antonio Gades is unintentionally funny at times, but this just adds to the charm of the film.
It is beautifully photographed and lit. Highly recommended.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wow, absolutely exhilarating. You don't have to be a lover of classical music, or of Bizet's opera 'Carmen', to be riveted to your seat during this movie. Director Carlos Soura excels at realistically portraying the passion and fiery emotions contained within the story line. The elements of deep infatuation, lust, deceit and unrequited love are hammered home by the seemingly constant sound of heels, boots and flamenco castanet's. The blood races in time to the score, and to the brilliant spanish guitar of Paco De Luca who appears throughout as a supporting actor. Soura teases and amazes his audience as scenes evolve from dance hall rehearsals to real life, and back again, finally to a tragic climax that duplicates the final scene of rehearsals. This is 97 minutes of sheer .mental stimulation - the spanish music, the flamenco dancing , the stark sets and, Carlos Soura at his best.
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Not Really PG
This is a fantastic film, but, word of warning, It's not really PG in the usual sense of the word. Certainly 12 and maybe 15. Read more
Published 13 days ago by James Lessels
Carmen (DVD)
This is so good. It is refreshingly brilliant.
In this version, the music and singing of the Opera by Georges Bizet, is largely heard in the background, and most of the action... Read more
In this version, the music and singing of the Opera by Georges Bizet, is largely heard in the background, and most of the action... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Derek Vernon-morris
Story within a story
I love the opera 'Carmen' of which I have several versions. I saw this and after reading the other reviews I decided to try it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Trev-R
Seriously Brilliant
A breathtaking production of this brilliant opera with stunning flamenco dancing and music. Watch out for Paco de Lucia. Simply mind-blowing!
Published 6 months ago by Paul Moore
Stunning
Carmen - irresistably sexy but promiscuous and a liar. The dancer chosen for the role turns out to be just like her. Story within a story. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Reader / writer
WOW!
This was my first dance movie and it triggered goose bumps! Fiery performance by everyone involved. Enrich a couple of hours of your life and feel it!
Published 13 months ago by me
Love, flamenco
I was lucky enough to see the original stage version in Madrid many years ago. Antonio Gades was still the main man, but Cristina Hoyos was the stage Carmen. Read more
Published 16 months ago by W. P. Cloutman
Better than Bizet?
I first saw this film in the 1980's and memories of the dances have haunted me ever since. Having bought it and seen it again it still haunts. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. A. Heath
Saura: Carmen
Paco De Lucia played as I remembered from old days. Story was condensed to the essential. Very good
Published on 6 May 2010 by Aarno Laitila
great dancing
Worth buying this film just to see the dance scene in the tobacco factory where the women fight each other -
one of the best dance routines I have seen in my life. Read more
one of the best dance routines I have seen in my life. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by dan the fan
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