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Carmen [DVD]

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4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Actors: Antonio Gades, Laura del Sol, Paco de Luc�a, Marisol, Cristina Hoyos
Directors: Carlos Saura
Format: PAL
Language Spanish, English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
Studio: Suevia
Run Time: 97 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000BGPH5G
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 127,380 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An effortlessly stunning work of film, 12 Jul 2002

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This review is from: Carmen [DVD] [1983] (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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Carmen by Carlos Soura, 23 Jan 2004

By	Ron Clark (Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmen [DVD] [1983] (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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5.0 out of 5 stars Carmen - how good is this film?, 5 April 2006

By	Amber (Godalming, Surrey United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Carmen [DVD] [1983] (DVD)

I first saw this version of Carmen in 1983 upon general cinema release, have never forgotten it and been on the lookout for it ever since. It's taken 23 years! The flamenco is riveting, and the DVD is worth buying for the dancing alone. The cigar factory showdown is stunning. Highly recommended.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Flamenco afficionados only
Great dancing and a beautiful Carmen but too long drawn out and unfortunately boring.

Published on 30 Jun 2007 by Katharine Morrison

5.0 out of 5 stars mesmeric flamenco - deep Spanish passion!
I bought this on spec.. I love the opera and thought it might be worth having a look at this alternative version. It certainly was. Read more

Published on 1 April 2007 by Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane

5.0 out of 5 stars Carmen get it
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! Read more

Published on 1 Mar 2006 by Colin Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Carmen - fact or fiction?
What a clever film! I saw it years ago and have searched for it ever since. The story of the opera is mirrored in real life, and culminates with 'Carmen' killing (or... Read more

Published on 16 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best movies I have seen this year
I have always loved Flamenco music,dance and opera which are contained here in abandon. This is a movie within a movie. Read more

Published on 17 Aug 2005 by Mr. Wt Makhathini

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