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Carmen

1933 (estimated) Theatrical UFA

Studio
UFA
Distributor
UFA

Synopsis

Carmen seduces a soldier. She takes him home to the Gypsy camp, and while he sleeps, she steals his clothes and weapons. She trades them for an elegant dress, but even with find clothes, she can't get the time of day from the toreador. She goes to the bullfight, where the soldier tries to come after her with a dagger. She gets into the ring and manages to seduce the bull, who takes a rose from her mouth. She rides off on the bull with her man.

Credits

Directing

Director
Charlotte "Lotte" Reiniger

Writing

Writer
Prosper Mérimée (Original Novel)

Production notes

Sound film made with silhouette animation.