The modern south African set up of "Carmen" does not spoil one bit the thrill of this all times love story. One does not need to reside in SA to understand the local drama and flavor added to the story. This country is vibrant and full of color and rhythm and thus a local "Carmen" brings up the best in it. The production is sang in Xhosa, one of the 11 official languages of SA and subtitled in English. It is set up in Khayelitsha, a township near Cape Town. It stars Pauline Malefane, a professional singer who grew up in Khayelitsha and who translated the script into Xhosa. It won critical acclaim when it premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Golden Bear award. A must see for all opera lovers and not only.
Review of U-Carmen eKhayelitsha
