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U-Carmen eKhayelitsha

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha
Directed by Mark Dornford-May
Produced by Mark Dornford-May,
Camilla Driver,
Ross Garland
Written by Mark Dornford-May,
Andiswa Kedama
Starring Pauline Malefane
Music by Georges Bizet
Distributed by Koch-Lorber Films
Release date(s) 13 February 2005 (premiere at BIFF)
April 1, 2005
April 21, 2006
March 28, 2007 (New York City)
Running time 120 min.
Country South Africa
Language Xhosa
Budget $686,033 (est.)
IMDb profile

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is a 2005 South African operatic film directed and produced by Mark Donford-May.

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Synopsis

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. It was translated into Xhosa by Andiswa Kedama and Pauline Malefane, who also play Amanda and Carmen in the movie.

The movie tells the story of a cigarette factory-worker, Carmen, and her doomed love affair with police sergeant Jongikhaya.

Golden Bear award

The film won critical acclaim when it won the Golden Bear at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival.

Cast

  • Carmen - Pauline Malefane
  • Nomakhaya - Lungelwa Blou
  • Jongikhaya - Andile Tshoni
  • Manelisa - Noluthando Boqwana

See also

Other black adaptations of Carmen:

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Awards
Preceded by
Head-On (Gegen die Wand)		 Golden Bear winner
2005		 Succeeded by
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