Carmen departs from this only in the most relatable and best scene in the film, when Masilda forces the character’s grief out of her. Barrera can act, and it’s wrenching.

Dance is a primordial force in “Carmen,” French choreographer-turned-director Benjamin Millepied’s debut. Vaguely inspired by Georges Bizet’s 19th century opera of the same … ...

Toronto Film Festival 2022: Choreographer Benjamin Millepied's choppy directorial debut even bobbles the dancing, although Rossy de Palma's club queen steals the show ...

The film is peppered with long takes. One scene, in particular, is seven-minutes long. It is between Masilda and Carmen in the club when Masilda discovers Carmen dancing on her own.

Carmen continues to influence popular culture. In 2001, Beyoncé Knowles created “Carmen: A Hip Hopera,” an MTV-produced film set in Philadelphia and Los Angeles and pulsing with a rap/R&B score.