Bizet Carmen
"This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra."
Originally released in 1967. Bizet Carmen is a drama/music film. directed by Herbert von Karajan. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, and Mirella Freni
Synopsis
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The production features the three greatest exponents of their respective roles at the time: Grace Bumbry’s magnificently seductive-toned Carmen, Mirella Freni’s ineffably lovely, touching Micaëla and Jon Vickers’s thrillingly manic-depressive Don José. On its release the film was hailed by Die Presse, (Vienna) as a “unique artistic event”, while Le Monde felt that Karajan’s production brought “a whole new dimension” to the opera, “combined with a magisterial interpretation”. A classical and utterly dramatic approach to probably the world's most beloved opera – Karajan’s Carmen is as much a delicacy for opera fans as it is a perfect starter for newcomers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Switzerland
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Cosmotel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bizet Carmen about?
This spectacular opera film was taped in 1967 and is based on the 1966 Salzburg Festival production directed by Herbert von Karajan himself, who also conducts the fabulous Vienna Philharmonic Orche...
Who directed Bizet Carmen?
Bizet Carmen was directed by Herbert von Karajan.
How long is Bizet Carmen?
Bizet Carmen has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was Bizet Carmen released?
Bizet Carmen was released on January 1, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bizet Carmen?
The main cast of Bizet Carmen includes Grace Bumbry, Jon Vickers, Mirella Freni, Justino Díaz, Julia Hamari.