Bizet: Carmen
"The Metropolitan Opera presentes Carmen by Georges Bizet"
Originally released in 2010. Bizet: Carmen is a music/drama film. directed by Gary Halvorson. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Roberto Alagna, Elīna Garanča, and Barbara Frittoli
Synopsis
Richard Eyre’s stunning new production of Bizet’s opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title—a woman desired by every man but determined to remain true to herself. Roberto Alagna is Don José, the soldier who falls under her spell and sacrifices everything for her love, only to be cast aside when the toreador Escamillo (Teddy Tahu Rhodes) piques Carmen’s interest. With dances created by star choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and conducted by rising maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this Carmen brings every aspect of Bizet’s tale to thrilling life, from its lighthearted beginning to its inevitably tragic climax.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 46m
166 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Deutsche Grammophon
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bizet: Carmen about?
Richard Eyre’s stunning new production of Bizet’s opera was the talk of the town when it was unveiled on New Year’s Eve 2009. Elīna Garanča leads the cast as the iconic gypsy of the title�...
Who directed Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen was directed by Gary Halvorson.
How long is Bizet: Carmen?
Bizet: Carmen has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was Bizet: Carmen released?
Bizet: Carmen was released on January 15, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bizet: Carmen?
The main cast of Bizet: Carmen includes Roberto Alagna, Elīna Garanča, Barbara Frittoli, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Elizabeth Caballero.