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Carmen

Carmen

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Carmen

2022

1h 27m

5.5(15 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

In a small Mediterranean village, Carmen has looked after her brother, the local priest, for her entire life. When the Church abandons Carmen, she is mistaken for the new priest. Carmen begins to see the world, and herself, in a new light.

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Production Companies

Falkun Films

Aiken Heart Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Carmen

Steven Love

Steven Love

Paulo

Michela Farrugia

Michela Farrugia

Rita

Richard Clarkin

Richard Clarkin

Tom

Henry Zammit Cordina

Henry Zammit Cordina

Father Francis

Paul Portelli

Paul Portelli

Monsignor

Peter Galea

Peter Galea

Police Officer

Pauline Fenech

Pauline Fenech

Giovanna

André Agius

André Agius

Tonio

Rachel Fabri

Rachel Fabri

Rena

Creative team

Directed by: Valerie Buhagiar
Written by: Valerie Buhagiar
Produced by: Pierre Ellul
Coral Aiken

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