Karmen Gei (2001)
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.
Director: Joseph Gaï Ramaka
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: June 27, 2001
Cast
- Djeïnaba Diop Gaï - Karmen Geï
- Magaye Niang - Lamine Diop
- Stephanie Biddle - Angélique
- Thierno Ndiaye Doss - Old Samba
- Dieynaba Niang - Ma Penda
- El Hadg Ndiaye - Massigi
- Aïssatou Diop - Majiguene
- Yandé Codou Sène - Beach singer
- Massamba Madieye - Mansour
- Ibrahima Mbaye - Sidar
Screenplay
- Joseph Gaï Ramaka
- Prosper Mérimée (Novel)
Music: Doudou N'Diaye Rose
Production: ARTE France Cinéma, Canal+, Canal+ Horizons, Euripide Productions, Film Tonic, Les Ateliers de l'Arche, Zagarianka Productions
Country: Senegal, Canada, France
Language: Français, Wolof
Original Language: fr
Themes
Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz and Blues Soul, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
escape, jazz, africa, women's prison, senegal, murder, singing, african
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Karmen Gei about?
- 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.
- Who directed Karmen Gei?
- Karmen Gei was directed by Joseph Gaï Ramaka.
- Who stars in Karmen Gei?
- Karmen Gei stars Djeïnaba Diop Gaï, Magaye Niang, Stephanie Biddle, Thierno Ndiaye Doss, Dieynaba Niang, El Hadg Ndiaye.
- How long is Karmen Gei?
- Karmen Gei has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Karmen Gei?
- Karmen Gei is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- Where was Karmen Gei produced?
- Karmen Gei was produced in Senegal, Canada, France.
- What are the themes of Karmen Gei?
- The themes of Karmen Gei include: Jazz Piano and Improvisation Master, Jazz and Blues Soul, Jazz Club: Improvisation and the Soul's Voice, Vocal Jazz and Soulful Night Club Vibe, Musical Spectacle.