South Africa : U-Carmen EKhayelitsha (2005)

Created: 7th May 2007
Modified: 4th Sep 2008

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Mark Dornford-May
2005. 120 minutes. South Africa. Director: Mark Dornford-May. Musical.
The movie is a modern remake of Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen. It is shot entirely in Xhosa, and combines both music from the original opera with traditional African music. It takes place in the Cape Town township of Khayelitsha.

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Films : U-Carmen EKhayelitsha (2005)

2005. 120 minutes. South Africa. Director: Mark Dornford-May. Musical.The movie is a modern remake of Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen. It is shot entirely in Xhosa,...

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