Carmen
Dec 01, 1978 · 2h 51m
Director
Franco ZeffirelliOverview
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.
Cast of Carmen
Yelena ObraztsovaCarmen
Plácido DomingoDon José
Yuriy MazurokEscamillo
Isobel BuchananMicaëla- Cheryl KanfoushFrasquita
- Carlos KleiberSelf - Conductor
Axelle Gall
Kurt Rydl- Hans Helm
Heinz Zednik- Paul Wolfrum
- Orchester der Wiener StaatsoperSelf - Orchestra
Georges BizetSelf - Composer- Wiener StaatsopernchorSelf - Chorus
Crew of Carmen
About Carmen
What is Carmen about?
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…
When was Carmen released?
Carmen was released on December 1, 1978.
How long is Carmen?
Carmen runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
Who is in the cast of Carmen?
The cast of Carmen includes Yelena Obraztsova (Carmen), Plácido Domingo (Don José), Yuriy Mazurok (Escamillo), Isobel Buchanan (Micaëla) and Cheryl Kanfoush (Frasquita).