Carmen (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Alternative Title: Кармен
Director: Benjamin Millepied
Writer: Aleksandr Pushkin, Alexander Dinelaris, Benjamin Millepied, Loïc Barrere, Loïc Barrère
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Rosemary Blight, Dimitri Rassam, Mimi Valdés, Marcus Bolton, Courtenay Cooper
Executive_Producer: Kylie du Fresne, Helen Estabrook, Matthew Gledhill, Ben Grant, David Lancaster, Stephanie Wilcox
Companies: Chapter 2, France 2 Cinéma, Goalpost Pictures, Marvelous Productions, Screen NSW, Spectrum Films, TF1 Studio
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, musical, usa–mexico border
Story
Carmen, a young woman from Mexico, embarks on a dangerous journey after her mother's murder forces her to flee her desert home. After surviving an illegal border crossing into the United States, Carmen encounters a lawless volunteer border guard. When he and his partner Aidan find themselves in a deadly standoff, Carmen is drawn into their conflict, forcing all three into a desperate escape together.
Summary
Carmen (2022) is a drama directed by Benjamin Millepied that combines elements of the classic opera 'Carmen' with contemporary socio-political themes. Set along the USA-Mexico border, the film follows Carmen's journey from her Mexican home to the United States, where she faces harsh realities and dangerous challenges. Despite its musical roots, the movie is more of a gritty drama that explores the harsh truths of immigration and survival.
