A classic about love, jealousy, desire, freedom, and independence.
The ballet Carmen is based on Bizet's work, which has an engaging plot in its origin and becomes even more interesting in this restaging by José Perez and Uniu. It is a bridge between the past and the present, focusing on the centrality of a theme capable of captivating audiences of all times, thanks to the popular music of Georges Bizet. The story takes place on the outskirts of a city, with contemporary characters. Diversity is brought back to the present day and overcome in a concept of breaking down social barriers.
Carmen is a seductive gypsy who drives men crazy with her beauty and independent personality. She is a woman conscious of her role, even to the point of death. She stands out for being different, presumptuous, unconventional, very confident, unafraid of comparisons, and wanting all the attention for herself.
Dom José is a selfish, authoritarian soldier determined to win Carmen over at any cost, even to the most extreme consequences. However, their relationship never becomes deep.
In this remake, the character Micaela is revisited in a different way. In the original version, she appears as José's betrothed. In this modern version, Micaela is Carmen's friend and aspires to be like her, a free and independent woman. Hoping to succeed, she becomes José's accomplice and informs him about all of Carmen's steps and actions. Micaela is a very special character, present in almost every scene.
The main plot presents the contradiction between desire and morality. It is the confrontation between freedom and obsession. A spectacle full of beauty, grace, drama, and emotion!