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

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, respectively.

The movie tells the story of a cigarette-factory worker named Carmen, and her doomed love affair with police sergeant Jongikhaya (José in the original opera).

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:

External links

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