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U-Carmen eKhayelitsha

Based On the book by Prosper Mérimée

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha is a 2005 South African operatic film directed and produced by Mark Dornford-May. The title, "Carmen in Khayelitsha", refers to one of the poorest areas of Cape Town.

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Release date:
2005
Cast:
Pauline Malefane
Genre:
Drama
Country:
South Africa
Language:
Xhosa
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Book vs Film

Cover of Carmen
The Book · 1847

Carmen

Prosper Mérimée
Poster for U-Carmen eKhayelitsha
The Film · 2005

U-Carmen eKhayelitsha

Mark Dornford-May

★ 6.5 / 10 761 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 158 years after publication.

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