Carmen Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jun. 3, 2023

Carmen

Director: Benjamin Millepied

Starring: Melissa Barrera • Paul Mescal • Rossy de Palma • Elsa Pataky • Nicole da Silva

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Plot: Benjamin Millepied’s CARMEN is a gritty modern day tale, with a majestic score by Nicholas Britell, and dream-like dance sequences that evoke magic realism. The story follows a young and fiercely independent woman who is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother, another strong and mysterious woman. Carmen survives a terrifying and dangerous illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard who cold-bloodedly murders two other immigrants in her group. When the border guard and his patrol partner, Aidan—a Marine with PTSD—become embroiled in a deadly standoff, Carmen and Aidan are forced to escape together. They make their way north toward Los Angeles in search of Carmen’s mother’s best friend, the mercurial Masilda and owner of La Sombra nightclub - a sanctuary of music and dance. Carmen and Aidan find both solace and their unwavering love for each other in the safety of Masilda’s magical refuge, but time is running out as the police hunt closes in.

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A look at Carmen behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Benjamin Millepied last helmed Carmen.

Director: Benjamin Millepied
Screenwriters: Alexander Dinelaris Loïc Barrère
Loïc Barrère
Benjamin Millepied

Mar 2023

Changed Carmen movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Official Trailer

Behind the Scenes Featurette

Carmen was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 21 , 2023. There were 19 19 other movies released on the same date, including Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Evil Dead Rise and Beau is Afraid. As a limited release, Carmen was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Carmen is currently being determined. Stay tuned!