Carmen (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Carmen is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Vicente Aranda, starring Paz Vega as Carmen, María Botto and Joan Crosas. It is partly based on Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $8.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Vicente Aranda
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Alythia Limited
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Carmen About?
The premise of Carmen without spoilers, adapted from Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Through a French writer's observations, the film reveals Carmen's irresistible allure, which captivates José, a naive soldier, stirring his deepest passions. Their relationship spirals into obsession, jealousy and betrayal, culminating in a tragic, blood‑stained climax.
Carmen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- man obsessed with a woman
- soldier
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- character name as title
- carmen character
- one word title
- women in prison
- based on the novel of the same name
- female full rear nudity
- writer director
- year 1830
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- 1800s
- jealous suitor
- sex in public
- entirely told in flashback
- framing story
- scene before opening credits
- historical fiction
- period drama
- dark romance
- historical romance
- star crossed lovers
- tragic romance
- french writer
- criminal
- andalucia spain
- condemned to death
- garroting
- basque
- army sergeant
- spanish army
- cordoba spain
- cigar factory
- young woman
- letting prisoner escape
- virgin sex
- seville spain
- bandit gang
- prostitute
- madame
- brothel
- army lieutenant
- sword fight
- femme fatale
- gang hideout
- passionate affair
- bandit chief
- ex convict
- knife fight
Carmen Cast & Characters
Paz Vega leads the cast as Carmen, with María Botto as Fernanda and Joan Crosas as Dancaire. Directed by Vicente Aranda; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vicente Aranda
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Paz Vega as Carmen -
María Botto as Fernanda - Joan Crosas as Dancaire
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Antonio Dechent as Tuerto
Also Starring in Carmen
· 5 more- Josep Linuesa Lucas
- Leonardo Sbaraglia Jose
- Jay Benedict Prospero
- Mariví Bilbao Vieja
- Joe Mackay Teniente
Carmen Plot Summary
What happens in Carmen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this tale set against the sun-baked backdrop of 1830 Andalusia, the French writer Prosper Mérimée crosses paths with a notorious fugitive, José. José is condemned to death by garroting, and as the noose of fate looms, Mérimée visits him in his prison cell the day before the execution. From behind iron bars, José begins to unfold the story of a life shaped by obsession, danger, and a consuming love that will redefine him forever.
Full summary
The whole story of Carmen, scene by scene
Carmen Box Office
Carmen grossed $8.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.1M
- International
- $8.1M
Carmen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Carmen.
How Well Do You Know Carmen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the Basque sergeant stationed in Córdoba?
Carmen Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Per amare Carmen” and “卡门”.
- Also known as
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- Per amare Carmen
- 卡门
- Кармен
- כרמן
- 카르멘
- Karmen
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Carmen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Carmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Carmen?
Carmen runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Carmen released?
Carmen was released on May 16, 2003.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen was directed by Vicente Aranda.
More films by Vicente Aranda Who is in the cast of Carmen?
Carmen stars Paz Vega as Carmen, María Botto as Fernanda and Joan Crosas as Dancaire, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Carmen make at the box office?
Carmen grossed $8.1 million worldwide.
Is Carmen based on a book?
Yes. Carmen is partly adapted from Carmen by Prosper Mérimée and George Burnham Ives.
Does Carmen have a post-credit scene?
No. Carmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Carmen in?
The original language of Carmen is Spanish.
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