Movie

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha

★ 6.0(11)20052h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Dornford-May
Release date: 2005-12-22
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: South Africa
Studio: Spier Films

About U-Carmen eKhayelitsha

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is a 2005 movie in the Music, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Mark Dornford-May, starring Pauline Malefane, Andile Tshoni and Lungelwa Blou. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch U-Carmen eKhayelitsha in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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...

Cast

Pauline Malefane

Carmen

Andile Tshoni

Jongikhaya

Lungelwa Blou

Nomakhaya

Zweilungile Sidloyi

Lulamile Nkomo

Andries Mbali

Bra Nkomo

Zamile Gantana

Captain Gantana

Andiswa Kedama

Amanda

Ruby Mthethwa

Pinki

Noluthando Boqwana

Manelisa

Ross Garland

Policeman

Themes & keywords

operamurder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch U-Carmen eKhayelitsha in Mexico?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is U-Carmen eKhayelitsha on Netflix?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha stars Pauline Malefane, Andile Tshoni, Lungelwa Blou, Zweilungile Sidloyi and Andries Mbali.

When did U-Carmen eKhayelitsha come out?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is a 2005 movie directed by Mark Dornford-May.

What genre is U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is Music, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed U-Carmen eKhayelitsha?+

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha was directed by Mark Dornford-May.