Bizet: Carmen (2014): Cast
Bizet: Carmen is a 2014 music film directed by Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond, starring Anita Rachvelishvili as Carmen, Aleksandrs Antonenko and Ildar Abdrazakov. It runs 2 hours 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 51m (171 min)
- Directors
- Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond
- Genre
- Music
- Original language
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French - Studio
- The Metropolitan Opera
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bizet: Carmen About?
The premise of Bizet: Carmen without spoilers.
Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili portrays the captivating Carmen, a fiery gypsy who defies convention. Aleksandrs Antonenko embodies Don José, a soldier ensnared by her allure, while Ildar Abdrazakov takes on the role of Escamillo, the charismatic bullfighter who ultimately steals Carmen away, leading to a tragic end. Anita Hartig appears as Micaëla, and Pablo Heras-Casado conducts Richard Eyre’s acclaimed production, transporting the story to 1930s Spain.
Bizet: Carmen Cast & Characters
Anita Rachvelishvili leads the cast as Carmen, with Aleksandrs Antonenko as Don José and Ildar Abdrazakov as Escamillo. Directed by Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Richard Eyre - Co-director Matthew Diamond
- Anita Rachvelishvili as Carmen
- Aleksandrs Antonenko as Don José
- Ildar Abdrazakov as Escamillo
- Anita Hartig as Micaëla
Also Starring in Bizet: Carmen
· 8 more- John Moore Moralès
- MET Orchestra
- Joyce DiDonato Themselves
- Keith Miller Zúñiga
- Eduardo Valdes Le Remendado
- Jennifer Johnson Cano Mercédès
- Kiri Deonarine Frasquita
- Malcolm MacKenzie Le Dancaïre
More from Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond
More films directed by Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond, best-rated first: Notes on a Scandal, Iris, Stage Beauty and The Children Act.
Bizet: Carmen Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 teasers and 1 featurette.
- Teaser Carmen: "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" (Rachvelishvili)
- Teaser Carmen: Final Scene (Rachvelishvili, Antonenko)
- Featurette Gallery Met Shorts: Carmen
Bizet: Carmen Also Known As
Also known as “Great Performances at the Met: Carmen”.
- Also known as
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- Great Performances at the Met: Carmen
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Bizet: Carmen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bizet: Carmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen runs 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
When was Bizet: Carmen released?
Bizet: Carmen was released on November 1, 2014.
Who directed Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen was directed by Richard Eyre and Matthew Diamond.
More films by Richard Eyre Who is in the cast of Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen stars Anita Rachvelishvili as Carmen, Aleksandrs Antonenko as Don José and Ildar Abdrazakov as Escamillo, among 12 credited actors.
Does Bizet: Carmen have a post-credit scene?
No. Bizet: Carmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Bizet: Carmen in?
The original language of Bizet: Carmen is French.
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