Carmen (2003 Spanish film)

Carmen
File:Carmen, Film poster.jpg Film poster by Oscar Mariné
Directed by	Vicente Aranda
Written by	Vicente Aranda Joaquim Jordà Prosper Mérimée (novel)
Produced by	Juan Alexander
Starring	Paz Vega Leonardo Sbaraglia Antonio Dechent Joan Crosas Jay Benedict
Cinematography	Paco Femenia
Edited by	Teresa Font
Music by	José Nieto
Distributed by	The Walt Disney Company
Release date	October 3, 2003
Running time	119 minutes
Country	Template:FilmSpain
Languages	Spanish Basque French

Carmen is a 2003 film about the classical romance of the same name by Prosper Mérimée. Director Vicente Aranda bases the plot on Mérimée's original novella from 1847 (i.e. prior to Bizet's opera from 1875), changing some details about the love story between Carmen (Paz Vega) and José (Leonardo Sbaraglia). Further adaptations include the introduction of author Mérimée (Jay Benedict) into the plot, who is portrayed as a French author who finds the "real" Carmen in early 19th century Spain.

While the quality of technical realization and costumes were acknowledged, viewers criticized the actors' performance, the lack of chemistry between the two main characters, and problems of the plot. The film is rated in several countries for scenes including nudity.

The film was voted the People's Favourite Film at the 2004 Birmingham Screen Festival.

External links

• Carmen at IMDb