Carmen


Synopsis

Benjamin Millepied’s CARMEN is a gritty modern day tale, with a majestic score by Nicholas Britell, and dream-like dance sequences that evoke magic realism. The story follows a young and fiercely independent woman who is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother, another strong and mysterious woman. Carmen survives a terrifying and dangerous illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard who cold-bloodedly murders two other immigrants in her group. When the border guard and his patrol partner, Aidan—a Marine with PTSD—become embroiled in a deadly standoff, Carmen and Aidan are forced to escape together.

Theatrical Release Date

Friday, May 12, 2023
Original Languages: Spanish & English
Theatrical Languages: English and Spanish original version, subtitled in English
Genre: Drama, Musical
Running Time: 116
Year: 2022

Credits

CAST
Paul Mescal
Melissa Barrera
DIRECTED BY
Benjamin Millepied

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Director Benjamin Millepied on set ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Masilda (Rossy de Palma) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) and Masilda (Rossy de Palma) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Zilah (Marina Tamayo) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Masilda (Rossy de Palma) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Aidan (Paul Mescal) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Man with hat (Nico Gortez) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Carmen (Melissa Barrera) and Aidan (Paul Mescal) Linn in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
The Referee (The D.O.C), ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Masilda (Rossy de Palma) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics
Aidan (Paul Mescal) in CARMEN ©Goalpost Pictures. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics