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First Name: Carmen

1983·Movie
1h 25min·R
74
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some absurdist humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, crime, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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The Revolutionary New Fable of Erotic Destiny from the Director of BREATHLESS and ALPHAVILLE

A woman involved with a terrorist group becomes dangerously close to the police officer guarding the bank they plan to rob.
Avant-GardeCrime RomanceNon-Linear StorytellingPolitical CommentaryShowbiz SatireFrench New WaveComplex CharactersArty & ExperimentalMeta-Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream First Name: Carmen legally?

First Name: Carmen is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is First Name: Carmen worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is First Name: Carmen rated?

RViolenceSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is First Name: Carmen?

1 h 25 min

First Name: Carmen runs 1 h 25 min.

Is First Name: Carmen based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on First Name: Carmen?

Critics88
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate First Name: Carmen higher (88) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is First Name: Carmen in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch First Name: Carmen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for First Name: Carmen in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.