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DVD

Carmen

Call Number

  • DVD MUSICAL (CEN, OSH)

Languages

In English, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description track.

Performers

Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, Tracy "The Doc" Curry, Nicole da Silva, Benedict Hardie, Elsa Pataky.

Publication Information

Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2023]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 116 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPA rating: R; language, some violence and nudity.

Summary

A young dancer is forced to flee the Mexican desert when her mother is murdered. She joins up with a soldier recovering from PTSD and the two begin a passionate love affair.

Notes

Inspired by "Carmen," a novel by Prosper Mérimée and "The gypsies," a poem by Alexander Pushkin.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 2022.

Special features: Nine behind-the-scenes featurettes: Melissa Barrera as Carmen, Paul Mescal as Aiden, Rossy de Palma as Masilda, Director: Ben Millepied, The modern story, Music, Dancing, Creating the world of Carmen in Australia, The production story.

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