Modern adaptation of the classic operatic drama, with a few twists. Micaela, José's Mother, and Mörd (Death) are played by the same dancer. The action is reduced to a single act in 13 scenes. The love scenes are played to a minimum and the working women's fight is adjourned to the last scene [and cut from some DVD editions] that concentrates all the pathos announced throughout by the eerie music.
Mats Ek
Director
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Henri Meilhac
Writer

Ana Laguna
Carmen
Marc Hwang
Don Jose

Yvan Auzely
Escamillo
Pompea Santoro
Micaela / Mother/Mörd
George Elkin
Officer
Boaz D Cohen
Gypsy
Vanessa de Lignière
Monica Mengarelli

Philippe Blanchard