Carmen, a sultry woman, seduces a young soldier, Joe, in order to avoid imprisonment. However, when she leaves Joe for another man, he seeks revenge.
Narratively comparable to films like Darling, Carmen Jones is an insatiable complex character, led by her constantly shifting desire to escape the world she feels tied to, obsession and anger are common emotions amongst those she touches. Told through Operatic Musical, Carmen Jones is a classic of Black American Cinema not to be missed!
Carmen Jones went on to win the Golden Globe awards for Best Motion Picture and Best New Star of the year. Dandridge was nominated for best leading role at the Academy Awards and BAFTA for best Foreign Actress.
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