U-Carmen eKhayelitsha
U-CARMEN is a feature film based on Georges Bizet's 19th-century opera that was filmed on location in a modern South African township setting. The energy, compassion, and heat of township life in all its elements create a constantly visually interesting and dynamic background for the unfolding of the story, which owes part of its huge popularity to the thrilling combination of a violent gangster tale with a passionate, almost supernatural love story. As it unfolds, it explores issues of fame and wealth, the position of a strong and independently minded woman in a very masculine society and, perhaps most importantly, the incomprehensible attraction between abuser and victim. Bizet's opera, based on Prosper Merimée's novel, premiered in Paris on March 3, 1875. Set in a poor area of Seville, the story of the magnetic woman who seduces, loves, and ultimately destroys her lover and herself...
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5.8/10
12 votes
- Status
- Released
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- Language
- English
- opera
- murder
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Release dates
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- Theatrical22 Dec 2005
Frequently asked questions
- When was U-Carmen eKhayelitsha released?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha was released on 22 December 2005.
- Where can I watch U-Carmen eKhayelitsha online?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is available on CHILI in IT. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?
- No verified Hindi trailer for U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 12 votes.
- Who directed U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha (2005) was directed by Mark Dornford-May.
- How long is U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?
- U-Carmen eKhayelitsha runs for 2h 2m.
