Carmen

Carmen (2026)



Кармен

10.0 2026 10 min Ukraine

Director: Caroline Singh

Cast: Zakhar Shestiaiev, Caroline Singh, Artem Shteynle, Ivan Melnikov, Bogdan Golovko

Crime Drama Music Romance
A visionary filmmaker consumed by his craft sets out to shoot a bold, modern retelling of *Carmen*. As he becomes dangerously infatuated with his leading lady, the boundaries between the script and real life begin to dissolve. The production transforms into a volatile stage where obsession, jealousy, and self-destruction play out—turning the movie set into a battleground for hearts and sanity.

More About This Film

Carmen, also known as Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle or Viva Carmen!, is a French animated musical drama inspired by Georges Bizet's famous opera and Prosper Mérimée's original story. Set in Seville in 1840, the film follows 13-year-old Salva as he meets Carmen, a charismatic young woman whose fate appears to be threatened by a troubling omen.

Rather than presenting a conventional retelling of the opera, the film places Carmen's story in the hands of Salva and a group of street children who decide to help her. Director Sébastien Laudenbach combines hand-crafted visual storytelling with music and a family-oriented adventure structure while retaining the emotional themes associated with the classic work.

  • Sébastien Laudenbach directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Santiago Otheguy.
  • The voice cast includes Camélia Jordana, Milo Machado-Graner, Soumaye Bocoum, and Carl Malapa.
  • The film was produced by Folivari with France 3 Cinéma and other partners.
  • It had its world premiere in the Cannes Directors' Fortnight in 2026 and was also selected for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
  • The film is scheduled for theatrical release in France on December 16, 2026.

Where to Watch

Carmen, l'oiseau rebelle is primarily in theatrical distribution in 2026, with digital availability expected to vary by territory.