Writing

Prosper Mérimée

Born September 28, 1803 · Paris, France

Died September 23, 1870 · aged 66

Prosper Mérimée (September 28, 1803 – September 23, 1870) was a French dramatist, historian, archaeologist, and short story writer. He is perhaps best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of Bizet's opera Carmen. He was a first cousin of the physicist Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827).

Known For

First Name: CarmenFirst Name: Carmen · 1983
First Name: Carmen
★ 6.01983
MovieCrimeDrama
A woman involved with a terrorist group becomes dangerously close to the police officer guarding the bank they plan to rob.
The Loves of CarmenThe Loves of Carmen · 1948
The Loves of Carmen
★ 6.61948
MovieDramaRomance
Gypsy Carmen drives men wild in 1820s Spain, especially the dragoon Don Jose.
CarmenCarmen · 1983
Carmen
★ 6.71983
MovieDramaRomance
While rehearsing a flamenco ballet adaptation of Bizet's opera “Carmen”, Antonio, the choreographer, falls in love with the main dancer, Carmen, a fiercely independent woman. Antonio is slowly consumed by jealousy and possessiveness towards Carmen, just like Don José in the original opera, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.
Karmen GeiKarmen Gei · 2001
Karmen Gei
★ 4.52001
MovieDramaMusic
Bizet's Carmen gets a modern adaptation. Seducting, provocating, sensual. All the ingredients for a perfect drama. With her charm, Karmen gets out of many situations.
The Loves of CarmenThe Loves of Carmen · 1927
The Loves of Carmen
★ 5.51927
MovieRomanceDrama
Carmen, a gypsy, working in a Spanish cigar factory, is flaunted by Escamillo, the bullfighter, but infatuates José, a soldier, who aids her to escape from jail and follows her to the gypsy camp. Tiring of his love, Carmen finally fascinates Escamillo and the love-crazed José kills her at a bull fight just as Escamillo is being proclaimed by the audience.
CarmenCarmen · 1984
Carmen
★ 6.91984
MovieMusicDrama
In the early 19th century, in Seville and the surrounding area, Carmen seduces the sergeant Don José, who deserts the army to be with her. But the beautiful gypsy falls in love with the bullfighter Escamillo, much to Don José’s despair.
CarmenCarmen · 2023
Carmen
★ 6.22023
MovieDrama
A young and fiercely independent woman, Carmen, is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother. She survives an illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard. When the border guard and his patrol partner Aidan become embroiled in a deadly standoff, the pair is forced to escape together.
TamangoTamango · 1958
Tamango
★ 7.01958
MovieDramaHistory
A Dutch slave captain, on a voyage to Cuba, faces a revolt fomented by a newly captured African slave, Tamango. The slaves capture the captain's mistress, forcing a showdown.

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