Carmen

Carmen

Directed by Francesco Rosi

Produced by Opera Film Produzione, Productions Marcel Dassault

1984152 min6.9 / 10

A passionate operatic tragedy of desire and jealousy set in 19th-century Spain, where romantic obsession leads inexorably toward despair and violence.

In the early 19th century, in Seville and the surrounding area, Carmen seduces the sergeant Don José, who deserts the army to be with her. But the beautiful gypsy falls in love with the bullfighter Escamillo, much to Don José’s despair.

Questions people ask

  • Is Carmen sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Carmen end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Carmen violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is Carmen scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Carmen easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Carmen

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Carmen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Carmen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Carmen, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Carmen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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