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Carmen (1978) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1978 · 171 mins · French
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- Directed by
- Franco Zeffirelli
- Starring
- Plácido Domingo, Wiener Staatsopernchor, Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper, Heinz Zednik, Axelle Gall, Yelena Obraztsova
The forbidden passion between a young man and a betrothed woman unfolds in a live rendition of Georges Bizet’s 19th‑century opera Carmen. Captured by ORF and TDK Music, it was directed by Oscar‑nominated Franco Zeffirelli and recorded on December 9 1978 at the Wiener Staatsoper. Elena Obraztsova stars as Carmen, conducted by Carlos Kleiber.
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