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Carmen is a 2003 Spanish drama film directed by Vicente Aranda. The script was written by Aranda and Joaquim Jordà adapting the classic romance of the same name by Prosper Mérimée. Director Vicente Aranda based the plot on Mérimée's original 1847 novella about jealousy and passion, not its famous operatic adaptation by Bizet from 1875, changing some details about the love story between Carmen (Paz Vega) and José (Leonardo Sbaraglia). As in the novella, author Mérimée (Jay Benedict) is portrayed as a French writer who finds the "real" Carmen in early 19th century Spain.
Original Release
05/16/2003
US Release
05/16/2003
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paz Vega | Carmen |
| Leonardo Sbaraglia | José / Jose |
| Antonio Dechent | Tuerto |
| Joan Crosas | Dancaire |
| Jay Benedict | Próspero / Prospero |
| Joe Mackay | Teniente |
| Josep Linuesa | Lucas |
| Julio Vélez | Señorito |
| Emilio Linder | Aristóteles |
| Miguel Ángel Valcárcel | Juanele |
Directors
Writers
Vicente Aranda, Joaquim Jordà, Prosper Mérimée
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paz Vega | Carmen |
| Leonardo Sbaraglia | José / Jose |
| Antonio Dechent | Tuerto |
| Joan Crosas | Dancaire |
| Jay Benedict | Próspero / Prospero |
| Joe Mackay | Teniente |
| Josep Linuesa | Lucas |
| Julio Vélez | Señorito |
| Emilio Linder | Aristóteles |
| Miguel Ángel Valcárcel | Juanele |
| Simon Shepherd | Magistrado |
| Ismael Martínez | Antonio |
| Ginés García Millán | Tempranillo |
| Susi Sanchez | Blanca |
| Maria Botto | Fernanda |
| Paula Echevarría | Marisol |
| Sonia Madrid | Encargada |
| Marivi Bilbao | Vieja |
| Alex Cañedo | Lacayo del torero |
| José María del Castillo | Soldado |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Graham Bradstreet | Executive Producer |
| Juan Alexander | Producer |
| Bill Chamberlain | Producer |
| José Minero | Producer |
| Stefan Schmitz | Producer |
| Ana Vila | Producer |
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