How long is U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha?

U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha is 2 hr 6 min long.

Who is Carmen in U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha?

Pauline Malefane plays Carmen in the film.

What is U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha about?

In this update of the classic opera, cigarette factory worker Carmen (Pauline Malefane) wounds her co-worker Pinki (Ruby Mthethwa) during a fight and then uses promises of a future rendezvous to convince police sergeant Jongikhaya (Andile Tshoni) to let her go free. The devout Jongikhaya, lonely and crippled with guilt about killing his brother as a child, falls under Carmen's spell. When Carmen maintains her callously flirtatious ways, Jongikhaya's jealousy drives him to murderous ends.

U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha

Name: U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha
Genre: Drama,Music/Performing Arts
Duration: 126
Rating: 68

NR 2 hr 6 min

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How long is U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha?: U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha is 2 hr 6 min long.

Who directed U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha?: Mark Dornford-May

Who is Carmen in U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha?: Pauline Malefane plays Carmen in the film.

What is U-Carmen Ekhayelitsha about?: In this update of the classic opera, cigarette factory worker Carmen (Pauline Malefane) wounds her co-worker Pinki (Ruby Mthethwa) during a fight and then uses promises of a future rendezvous to convince police sergeant Jongikhaya (Andile Tshoni) to let her go free. The devout Jongikhaya, lonely and crippled with guilt about killing his brother as a child, falls under Carmen's spell. When Carmen maintains her callously flirtatious ways, Jongikhaya's jealousy drives him to murderous ends.