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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.

Key Information

Director Franco Zeffirelli
Writers Ludovic Halévy, Henri Meilhac
Studio Wiener Staatsoper
Rating 6.0/10
Language FR

Cast & Crew

Yelena Obraztsova

Yelena Obraztsova

Carmen

Plácido Domingo

Plácido Domingo

Don José

Yuriy Mazurok

Escamillo

Isobel Buchanan

Isobel Buchanan

Micaëla

Cheryl Kanfoush

Frasquita

Carlos Kleiber

Self - Conductor

Axelle Gall

Axelle Gall

Kurt Rydl

Kurt Rydl

Hans Helm

Heinz Zednik

Heinz Zednik

Paul Wolfrum

Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper

Self - Orchestra

Frequently Asked Questions

Carmen was released on December 1, 1978.

The runtime of Carmen is 2h 51m.

Carmen is a Music movie.

Carmen has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Carmen is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Carmen was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.

The main cast of Carmen includes Yelena Obraztsova, Plácido Domingo, Yuriy Mazurok.

Carmen is originally in French.