Carlos SauraCast
Antonio Gades 
Laura del Sol Paco de Lucía
Credits
Written by: Prosper Mérimée
Plot
A choreographer casting a flamenco version of Bizet's opera falls in love with his Carmen, and life begins to imitate the story.
Sinekatalog’s take
Carlos Saura's flamenco film has a choreographer rehearsing Bizet's story and slipping into its jealousy and passion. Antonio Gades and Laura del Sol are fiery, and the dance sequences are stunning in a sleek, sensual work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (3,908 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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