Carmen

Year: 1978

Runtime: 171 mins

Language: French

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

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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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