Carmen
1918, German. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
The tragic story of Don Jose, a Spanish cavalryman, who falls under the spell of a gypsy girl, Carmen, who treats him with both love and contempt and leads him into temptation and thus damnation.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Carmen is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ernst LubitschDirector
- Pola NegriCarmen
- Harry LiedtkeJosé Navarro
- Grete DiercksDolores
- Sophie PagayDon José's mother
- Leopold von LedeburEscamillo, Bullfighter
- Paul BiensfeldtGarcia, Smuggler
- Paul ConradiDon Cairo, Smuggler
- Max KronertRemendato, Smuggler
- Margarete KupferCarmen's Landlady
- Heinrich PeerEnglish Officer
- Wilhelm DiegelmannPrison Guard
- Magnus StifterLieutnant Esteban
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1918
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Norbert Falk, Hanns Kräly
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What Carmen is based on
Carmen is based on Carmen (1847) by Prosper Mérimée.
1847
Carmen
By Prosper Mérimée
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Carmen: quick answers
Is Carmen worth watching?
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How long is Carmen?
Carmen runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Carmen have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Carmen. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Carmen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Carmen on?
Carmen is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Carmen?
If you liked Carmen, try Hungry Hearts, The Truth About Emanuel, Plunder Road.
Who directed Carmen?
Carmen (1918) was directed by Ernst Lubitsch and stars Pola Negri, Harry Liedtke, Grete Diercks.
What is Carmen based on?
Carmen is based on Carmen (1847) by Prosper Mérimée.