| Description |
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Library of African cinema |
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New African cinema |
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Library of African cinema (Videodisc)
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New African cinema (Videodisc)
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| System Details |
DVD; letterboxed (1.85:1). |
| Language |
In French and Wolof with English subtitles. |
| Cast |
Djeinaba Diop Gai, Magaye Niang, Stephanie Biddle, Thierno Ndiaye Dos, Dieynaba Niang, El Hadji Ndiaye, Aissatou Diop. |
| Credits |
Music, Julien Jouga, David Murray, Doudou N'Diaye Rose ; cinematography, Bertrand Chatry ; editing, Helene Girard. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2001. |
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Adapted from the novel Carmen by Prosper Merimee. |
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"Avec la participation de Canal+, Sofica Sofinergie 5, et Telefilm Canada." |
| Audience |
Not rated by MPAA. |
| Summary |
Karmen escapes prison through her lesbian relationship with the warden. She then wrecks the marriage and career of a police corporal by making him her lover and co-conspirator in a smuggling ring. She abandons the corporal who, in a fit of jealous rage, stabs her. Contains much singing and dancing. |
| Subject |
Female offenders -- Senegal -- Drama.
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Women prisoners -- Senegal -- Drama.
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Lesbians -- Senegal -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Senegal -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Musical films.
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Foreign films.
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| Added Author |
Ramaka, Joseph Gai.
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Sadler, Richard.
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Gai, Djeinabe Diop.
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Niang, Magaye.
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Biddle, Stephanie.
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Ndiaye, Thierno.
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Niang, Dieynaba.
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Merimee, Prosper, 1803-1870.
Carmen.
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Euripide Productions.
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Arte France cinema (Firm)
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Canal Horizons.
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California Newsreel (Firm)
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Kino International Corporation.
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| Standard No. |
738329039226 |
| Music No. |
K392 Kino |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000041485160 |
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NZ1 11674981 |
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