First Name: Carmen
"The Revolutionary New Fable of Erotic Destiny from the Director of BREATHLESS and ALPHAVILLE"
Originally released in 1983. First Name: Carmen is a crime/drama film. directed by Jean-Luc Godard. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maruschka Detmers, Jacques Bonnaffé, and Myriem Roussel
Synopsis
The protagonist is Carmen X, a sexy female member of a terrorist gang. She asks her uncle Jean, a washed-up film director if she can borrow his beachside house to make a film with some friends, but they are in fact planning to rob a bank. During the robbery she falls in love with a security guard. The film intercuts between Carmen's escape with the guard, her uncle's attempt to make a comeback film, and a string quartet attempting to perform Beethoven.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (108 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Sara Films
- JLG Films
- Films A2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Name: Carmen about?
The protagonist is Carmen X, a sexy female member of a terrorist gang. She asks her uncle Jean, a washed-up film director if she can borrow his beachside house to make a film with some friends, but...
Who directed First Name: Carmen?
First Name: Carmen was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
How long is First Name: Carmen?
First Name: Carmen has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was First Name: Carmen released?
First Name: Carmen was released on December 1, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Name: Carmen?
The main cast of First Name: Carmen includes Maruschka Detmers, Jacques Bonnaffé, Myriem Roussel, Christophe Odent, Pierre-Alain Chapuis.
Is First Name: Carmen worth watching?
First Name: Carmen has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 108 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.