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Synopsis
Benjamin Millepied's Carmen is a gritty modern day tale, with a majestic score by Nicholas Britell, and dream-like dance sequences that evoke magic realism. The story follows a young and fiercely independent woman who is forced to flee her home in the Mexican desert following the brutal murder of her mother, another strong and mysterious woman. Carmen survives a terrifying and dangerous illegal border crossing into the US, only to be confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard who cold-bloodedly murders two other immigrants in her group. When the border guard and his patrol partner, Aidan--a Marine with PTSD--become embroiled in a deadly standoff, Carmen and Aidan are forced to escape together.
Accolades
FIPRESCI Prize Discovery Nominee, Benjamin Millepied - Toronto Film Festival World Premiere (2022)
Adelaide Film Festival - Australian Premiere (2022)
Jordan Ressler First Feature Award Nominee, Benjamin Millepied - Miami Film Festival (2023)
Sydney Film Festival (2023)