Carmen

2022 1h 27m MT

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5.5

MID

★5.5TMDB · 15

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Natascha McElhone
Carmen
Steven Love
Paulo
Michela Farrugia
Rita
Richard Clarkin
Tom
Henry Zammit Cordina
Father Francis
Paul Portelli
Monsignor
Peter Galea
Police Officer
Pauline Fenech
Giovanna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Valerie Buhagiar
Writers: Valerie Buhagiar
Languages: English, Maltese
Countries: Canada, Malta

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Maltese.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, Malta.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Valerie Buhagiar, shot by Diego Guijarro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Richard Feren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Strauss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Natascha McElhone and Steven Love and Michela Farrugia carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Valerie Buhagiar directs. Diego Guijarro behind the camera. Richard Feren scores. Peter Strauss cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Malta. Dialogue in English, Maltese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Maltese.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, Malta.
5Directed by Valerie Buhagiar, shot by Diego Guijarro. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Richard Feren. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Peter Strauss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Natascha McElhone and Steven Love and Michela Farrugia carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt10692578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.