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Everyone is out on the square today, people coming, people going.

All sorts of peculiar people!

We soldiers on guard are just killing time.

We gossip and stare at the people strolling everywhere.

The square is full of people coming, people going.

All sorts of peculiar people!

That pretty young girl seems lost.

She's uncertain, she's hesitating.

We must help her!

Who are you looking for, sweetheart?

A corporal in the army.

Well, here I am!

My corporal's name is Don José.

Do you know him?

Don José? We all know him.

Tell me then, is he here?

He's not in our company.

He's not here?

No, my dear...

...he's not here now, but he will be very soon.

He'll arrive with the changing of the guard.

Why not wait for him, sweetheart?

Wait inside our guardhouse a minute.

Thanks all the same, soldiers.

No need to worry, my dear. We'll treat you right.

We'll show a sweet girl like you all the respect you deserve.

I'm sure you would. But I'd better come back later.

I'll be back when he arrives at the changing of the guard.

It won't be long before he's here.

Goodbye for now, gentlemen.

Our little bird has flown.

Well, let's go back to killing time...

...and watching the strollers.

The square is full of people coming, people going.

All sorts of peculiar people!

Here we are, at the changing of the guard.

Sound the bugles!

Heads held high, we'll march like little soldiers.

Shoulders back! Chests out!

Present arms!

Here we are, at the changing of the guard.

Sound the bugles!

Corporal, a charming girl was here asking for you.

Blue dress and long hair.

It must have been Micaëla!

We'll march off with the guards.

Sound the bugles!

Is that where the cigarette girls work?

It is, sir, and you've never seen girls of such easy virtue.

Are they pretty, at least?

Sir, I really wouldn't know.

I don't pay attention to such things.

I know what you pay attention to.

A charming girl named Micaëla.

Blue dress and long hair.

What do you say to that?

I say it's true.

I say I love her.

As for the factory girls...

...judge for yourself.

The bell has rung...

...and we've come to see the factory girls.

We follow them around, those lovely cigarette girls.

And we murmur sweet proposals of love.

Sweet proposals of love...

Look at them. They're so alluring, so seductive.

And they're always smoking...

...never without their cigarettes.

We watch the floating smoke rings rise.

Up to the sky they waft, in a fragrant cloud.

The smoke goes to your head, softly, sweetly.

And your heart feels like it's on holiday.

The sweet talk of lovers? Up in smoke!

Their passion and promises? Up in smoke!

We watch the floating smoke rings rise.

Up to the sky they waft, in a fragrant cloud.

But where's our favorite? Our Carmencita?

Carmen, we'll follow you to the ends of the earth.

Have a heart.

Tell us when you'll give us your love.

Carmen, name the day!

When will I love you?

Really, I don't know.

Maybe never.

Maybe tomorrow.

But certainly not today!

Love is a wild bird that no one can tame.

And you'll waste your time trying to catch it.

Nothing helps. Not threats, or pleas.

You may talk to me passionately, yet I'll pick a man who never said a word.

That's love, that's love!

Love is a gypsy child who never, never follows the rules.

If you don't love me, I still may love you.

And if I love you, watch out!

If you don't love me, I still may love you.

And if I love you, watch out!

If you don't love me, I still may love you.

And if I love you...

...watch out!

The bird you hoped to surprise beats its wings and flies away.

Wait for love, and you'll lose out. Give up, and it will appear.

Love's all around you. Then it's gone, now it's back.

Just when you think you've lost it, there it is.

Love is a gypsy child who never, never follows the rules.

If you don't love me, I still may love you.

But if I'm in love with you, don't ever try to spurn me.

And if I love you, watch out!

If you don't love me, I may love you.

And if I love you...

...watch out!

Carmen, we'll follow you to the ends of the earth.

Carmen, have a heart!

Love is a gypsy child who never follows the rules.

If I love you, watch out!

How she stared at me!

Her flower set my head spinning.

Its scent is overpowering...

...and the flower is appealing.

That woman is a sorceress if ever there was one.

What a surprise!

Your mother sent me to you.

Tell me about my mother.

She asked me to bring you this letter.

And a little money to add to your pay.

And then...

And then, if I dare to deliver it...

She sent something more valuable.

It's worth more than money to any loving son.

What is it? Tell me.

I promised to give you something that she gave to me.

As your mother and I were leaving church, she embraced me.

"Go to the city," she said.

"It's not very far."

"Once you're in Seville, find my dear son, José."

"Tell him that his mother thinks of him night and day."

"That she misses him and is waiting for him to return."

"Tell him all that, won't you, dear?"

"And give him this kiss from his mother."

A kiss from my mother!

José, I'll keep my promise to her now.

I can see my mother's face and my own village.

Oh, what memories! Sweet memories of home.

Yes, your mother's face and your village...

Such sweet memories of home.

They give the heart courage and strength.

Who knows what demon might have trapped me?

My mother protects me with the kiss she sent.

With the kiss she sent...

...she's saving her son from danger.

What danger?

There's nothing wrong, is there?

It's nothing!

Tell me, sweet messenger, are you going back to our village?

Yes, this evening.

Tomorrow I'll see your mother.

You'll see her! You can tell her...

Tell her I love her, and I'm sorry for any wrong I've done.

I only want her to be proud of me.

Will you tell her that for me?

Give her this kiss that I give to you.

I'll give her your message...

...and, José, I'll give her your kiss.

I can see my mother's face and my own village.

Oh, what memories! Sweet memories of home.

My village, my home and my mother!

Your village, your home and mother!

Stay while I read her letter.

No, I'll come back later.

Why go now?

I prefer it that way.

Read it without me.

Promise you'll be back.

I promise.

Don't worry, mother.

Your son will obey you. I'll do what you ask.

I love Micaëla, and I'll make her my wife.

As for your flower, you sorceress...

What's going on there?

Help, help! A fight!

- It was Carmen's fault! - No, it was Manuelita's!

She started it!

Don't listen to them!

Manuelita was bragging about buying a mule.

Carmen was sarcastic. "A mule? All you need is a broom!"

Manuelita yelled, "You're the ass, to talk like that!"

"Fine," said Carmen. " Then walk behind me, and shoo off the flies!"

Then they grabbed each other by the hair.

The devil with this nonsense!

José, take two men and find out who started all this.

Get these women away from me!

Sir, don't listen to them!

Carmen started it. She hit her first!

It was Manuelita who started it!

- It was Carmen! - It was Manuelita!

She hit her first!

A quarrel led to blows.

A woman was injured.

By whom?

By that one there.

What do you have to say?

Cut me, burn me, I'm not talking.

I'm not scared of fire, swords or heaven itself!

Spare us your songs and give us an answer.

I'll keep my secret to myself.

I love a certain someone, and I'll die saying I love him!

The same old tune... You'll soon be singing it to the walls of your cell.

She's a menace!

It's a shame...

...because she's a real beauty.

But she has to be taught a lesson.

Now cuff those pretty hands.

Where are you taking me?

I have to take you to prison.

There's nothing you can do?

I must obey orders.

You won't obey orders.

You'll do what I want.

Because you love me.

That flower I gave you has a magic spell.

You can throw it away now. The charm is working.

Don't talk to me anymore. I forbid it!

Outside the walls of Seville, at the inn of Lillas Pastia...

...I'll dance the seguidilla and drink Manzanilla.

But I'll be bored. You need two for pleasure.

So I'll take my lover along to keep me company.

What lover?

I just threw one out yesterday!

But my broken heart mends fast. My heart is as free as the air.

I've got dozens of men, but they don't appeal to me.

Here it's the weekend. Who wants my love?

I'll give him my love.

Who wants my heart? It's yours for the taking.

I've got no time to waste, because with my new lover...

...I'll go outside the walls of Seville, to the inn of Lillas Pastia.

I'll dance the seguidilla and drink Manzanilla.

I told you not to talk to me!

I'm not talking to you. I'm singing to myself.

And I'm thinking...

It's not a crime to think.

I'm thinking of a certain soldier.

He loves me.

And as for me...

...I could fall in love with him!

This soldier isn't a captain... not even a lieutenant.

He's just a corporal. But that's enough for a gypsy like me.

And I'd be content with him.

Carmen, I'm like a man gone mad!

If I give in to you...

...will you keep your promise?

If I love you...

...Carmen, will you love me?

Yes! And we'll dance the seguidilla.

Outside the walls of Seville, at the inn of Lillas Pastia...

...we'll dance the seguidilla and drink Manzanilla.

Here's the order. Take her away, and keep an eye on her.

(Yes, you keep an eye on me.)

(I'll take care of the rest.)

Love is a gypsy child who never, never follows the rules.

If you don't love me, I still might love you.

And if I love you, watch out!

If you don't love me, I still might love you.

But if I love you...

...watch out!

It starts with a metallic rhythm vibrating in the air.

And drawn by this strange music, the gypsies rise.

Now tambourines join in, then wild guitars.

Stubbornly, they cry out their familiar song.

Silver rings glitter on the dancers' fingers.

Red and orange skirts begin to twirl.

The dance and the song become one.

Slow and soft at first, it grows faster and louder.

And then it rises, rises, rises!

The gypsies play on, their music a deafening roar.

The pulsating rhythm casts its spell over the gypsy dancers.

As the music throbs, they grow feverish, intoxicated!

And they're carried away on a whirlwind of song!

Lillas Pastia just told me...

What does Pastia want now?

He says it's closing time.

Then I'll leave. You'll come with me?

No, we're staying.

Carmen, you're not coming, either?

I know you're angry with me.

Why should I be?

Because of that soldier who went to prison for you.

What have they done with him?

He just got out.

He's free? Good!

Good night, dear officer!

Hurrah for the torero!

Hurrah for Escamillo!

I salute you as well, my friends.

Toreros and soldiers, both know the joy of battle.

The arena is full. It's a holiday.

The crowd is going wild.

They're shouting, stamping, clapping furiously.

It's a celebration of courage, a celebration for valiant hearts.

Toreador, on guard!

As you fight, dream of the dark eyes watching you...

...and of the love that's waiting for you, toreador!

Suddenly, there's a deadly silence.

The moment has come.

The bull leaps into the ring.

He charges, he strikes!

A horse falls, dragging down a picador.

"Hurrah for the bull!" Cries the crowd.

He charges again!

Banderillas pierce his back. He's mad with pain, the ring is bloody.

Everyone runs behind the barriers.

And now it's your turn!

Ah, love!

What's your name, my beauty?

The next time I face death I'll say your name.

Carmen, or Carmencita. Whichever you like.

What if I said I love you?

I'd tell you not to.

That's not very inviting.

I'll just have to wait and hope.

There's no law against waiting. And it's sweet to hope.

Since you won't come with me, I'll be back.

You'll be making a big mistake!

I'll take my chances.

Quick, what's the news?

It's good. We can make a killing.

But we require your services.

We've got some business in mind.

Some more smuggling?

It's a great scheme, but we need you ladies.

What would we do?

You'd help us!

We admit it most humbly and with great respect.

When cheating or stealing, it's best to have the ladies along.

Without those beauties, everything goes wrong!

That's right! Without us, everything goes wrong!

You do agree, don't you?

When cheating or stealing, it's best to have the ladies along.

Without them, everything goes wrong!

It's best to have the ladies along.

So you'll go with us?

Whenever you say.

So let's go!

Not so fast!

If you want to leave, go ahead.

But count me out. I'm staying.

Carmen, dear, you've got to come.

Don't leave us in the lurch.

At least give us a reason, Carmen.

The reason!

Certainly, I'll explain it to you.

The reason is that right now...

...I'm in love.

Did we hear right?

Carmen, be serious.

I'm madly, wildly in love.

That's astonishing. But it's not the first time.

You always managed to mix love and business.

My friends, I'd like to go with you tonight.

But this time, love has to come before duty.

This can't be your final word?

Change your mind!

You've got to come with us, Carmen!

Say you'll go! You know we need you.

Well, I agree I'd be very useful!

When cheating or stealing, it's best to have the ladies along.

Without those beauties, everything goes wrong!

Listen!

Finally! Here you are.

You went to prison?

For two months.

- You're complaining? - No!

And for you I'd do it all again.

Then you love me?

I adore you!

Your officer was just here. We danced for him.

You're not jealous, are you?

Yes, I'm jealous!

Calm down, my friend, calm down.

I'll dance in your honor...

...and you'll see how I accompany myself.

Sit yourself there, Don José...

...and I'll begin!

Stop, Carmen. Wait a minute.

And why?

I think I hear...

Yes, those are our bugles sounding retreat.

Bravo! It's depressing to dance without accompaniment.

But now we have this wonderful music out of the blue!

You don't understand.

I have to report to the barracks for roll call.

To the barracks?

For roll call?

I've been an idiot!

Here I've gone out of my way...

I'm doing my best to amuse the gentleman.

I sing, I dance.

I'm convinced, God help me, that I love him!

Then the bugle sounds and off he goes!

Here are your things!

Get out, soldier-boy!

Go back to your barracks!

Carmen, don't mock me.

It's painful to leave you.

No woman has ever had such a hold on my heart.

It's painful to leave me!

No woman has ever had such a hold on his heart!

"My God, it's the retreat! I'm going to be late!"

"It's the retreat! I'm going to be late!"

He loses his head...

...and runs!

So much for his great love!

You don't believe I love you?

Listen to me!

You'll listen, Carmen...

...whether you like it or not!

All that time in prison I kept your flower.

The blossom was faded and dry.

Yet its powerful fragrance remained.

For hours I pressed it against my closed eyes.

I was drunk with its scent.

And all night long, I saw only you.

I started to curse you.

I began to hate you.

I asked why fate brought you into my life.

I blamed myself.

Because I felt only one desire, one hope...

...to see you again, Carmen.

You only had to appear and to cast one glance at me...

...and I was completely yours.

Do whatever you want with me!

I love you.

No, you don't love me.

If you loved me, you'd follow me out there.

Out there, out there in the mountains.

You'd carry me away and ride into the hills, like a true hero.

Out there, out there in the mountains.

You'd follow me, if you loved me.

There'd be no officers to obey.

No retreat telling you to leave your lover.

Life on the road, the whole world as your country...

And the law? Anything you desire!

And above all, the intoxication of freedom!

Out there, out there in the mountains.

Out there, if you loved me...

Out there, you'd follow me anywhere. You'd come away with me.

Yes, you'd come along with me if you loved me.

Have pity, Carmen!

Out there, you'll follow me.

You love me, and you'll take me away.

No! I won't listen to you anymore!

Desert the army? Dishonor my name?

Never!

Then leave!

Carmen, I beg you!

I don't love you anymore!

I hate you. So goodbye forever!

Goodbye then.

Goodbye forever.

Hello! Carmen!

Who's that?

Quiet! Don't talk!

So I have to let myself in!

Too bad, my beauty.

You didn't make a good choice.

Why take a soldier when you can have an officer?

You! Get out!

I said get out!

I'm not leaving!

Is it a fight you want?

You jealous fool!

Everyone, get in here!

Dear officer...

...love played a dirty trick on you.

You came at a very bad time.

We'll have to keep you under guard for at least an hour.

Will you kindly leave the premises with us?

It's time to take a little stroll.

Now that I follow your reasoning, of course I will.

But watch out when we meet again.

War is war.

But for now, Mr. Officer...

...do go out ahead of us, if you please.

- Are you with us? - Now I have no choice.

That's not very gallant. But never mind, you'll change.

You'll see how exciting it is. Open skies, life on the road...

And the law? Anything you desire!

And above all, the intoxication of freedom!

Listen, comrades, there's a fortune waiting for us down below.

But be careful as you go. One false step could be your last!

One false step could be your last!

Listen, comrades, there's a fortune waiting for us down below.

But be careful... one false step could be your last!

This is good work if you have the heart for it.

Who cares if danger is all around us?

We keep going, through storms and floods.

We don't worry about the soldier waiting below to catch us.

We just go on!

Listen, comrades, there's a fortune waiting for us.

Be careful as you go. One false step could be your last!

Be careful!

Rest here for an hour, my friends.

We'll go first and find the best route to smuggle our goods into town.

What are you staring at?

There's a kind old woman down there who believes I'm an honest man.

Well, she's wrong.

And who is this woman?

Carmen, don't taunt me, I warn you!

She's my mother.

Fine! Go back to her right away.

This life isn't for you.

Leave, the sooner the better.

Leave you?

You heard me.

Leave you, Carmen?

If you say that once more...

You'll kill me, perhaps?

What a look!

And no answer?

What do I care? Fate decides everything.

Shuffle the cards! Cut the deck!

Good, that's it!

Three cards here... four there!

Now speak, my beauties. Tell us about the future.

Tell us who will betray us.

Tell us who will love us.

Tell us who will betray us and who will love us.

I see a young lover who's wild about me.

Mine is old, rich, and he wants to marry me.

Mine gallops up and carries me into the mountains.

Mine sets me up in a fabulous palace, like royalty.

Mine makes passionate love to me night and day.

Mine loads me down with diamonds and gold.

Mine becomes a famous leader.

Hundreds march at his orders.

Can I believe my eyes?

Mine dies!

I'm his widow. An heiress!

Speak again, my beauties. Tell us about the future.

Tell us who will betray us.

Tell us who will love us.

Wealth!

Love!

Now I'll take my turn.

Diamonds... spades...

Death! It's clear.

First me, then him. But for both of us... death.

You can't escape the bitter truth.

Even if you deal a dozen times.

The cards are honest.

They never lie.

If fate smiles on you, shuffle and deal without fear.

Those lucky cards will keep turning up.

But if you're to die, if fate has written that dreaded word...

...you can deal twenty times, and the cards will still say: "Death!"

The cards will show no pity.

They'll still say: "Death!"

Always death!

Speak to us, my beauties. Tell us about the future.

Tell us who will betray us.

Tell us who will love us. Speak to us, again!

We'll try to get through, and we will get through!

Go up there, José, and guard our goods.

Leave the customs officers to us.

They all want to please us.

Each fancies himself a ladies' man. So let us go first.

The customs officer will be easy.

He'll be charming!

The officer will be obliging.

Yes, he'll be a pushover.

He won't put up a fight if we let him put his arm around us.

We'll flatter him. And if he wants more... we'll smile!

We assure you, we'll smuggle our goods right through!

This is where I'll find the smugglers...

...and José.

I'll do what his mother asked, without being afraid.

I say that nothing frightens me.

I say it, but it's not true.

I pretend to be brave, but deep in my heart...

...I'm dying of fear.

I'm all alone in this deserted place.

But I must not be afraid.

Lord, give me courage.

Protect me.

I know I'll see that woman...

...whose black magic turned the man I loved into a bandit!

She's dangerous. She's beautiful.

But I must not be afraid.

I'll stand right up to her.

Lord, protect me.

I say that nothing frightens me.

But it's not true.

I pretend to be brave, but in my heart...

...I'm dying of fear.

I'm all alone in this deserted place.

But I must not be afraid.

Lord, give me courage.

You'll protect me, Lord.

Lord protect me!

A little lower, and I would have been finished!

Easy there, my friend!

I'm Escamillo, the torero from Granada.

I've heard of you. You're welcome here.

But you had a close call.

That may be so.

But I'm madly in love, my friend.

And any man worth his salt would never hesitate...

...to risk his life to see the woman he loves.

The woman you love is here?

Indeed... she's a gypsy, my friend.

What's her name?

Carmen!

She had a lover, a soldier who deserted the army for her.

That must be over.

Carmen's love affairs never last long.

But you love her anyway!

I love her. I love her madly!

But any man who tries to carry off a gypsy woman has to pay!

Then I'll pay.

The price is a knife fight to the death!

A knife fight!

To the death!

Now I see.

You're the deserter she loves.

Or at least, used to love.

I'm delighted to meet you. The circle is complete.

How absurd. I look for Carmen, but find her lover!

You shouldn't have come here. Now you'll pay with your blood!

On guard! Fight for your life!

And God help the man who's slow to parry!

I'm delighted it's you, Carmen...

...who saved my life.

As for you, soldier, it's a draw for now.

We'll continue this any day you choose.

No more quarreling. We have to leave.

Good night to you, my friend.

Allow me a word before I leave.

You're all invited to the bullfight in Seville.

I expect to be at my very best.

And whoever loves me will be there.

My friend, keep calm.

That's all I have to say.

There's nothing to add...

...but my fondest farewell.

Watch yourself, Carmen! I've had enough!

Get going, we have to leave.

Wait! I found someone hiding here.

Well, what a pleasant surprise!

What are you doing here?

I came to find you.

I just left someone who is praying for you.

It's your mother. She's weeping for her son.

She needs you. She's calling out to you.

Have pity on her.

Come back with me, come back!

Go on, this life of ours isn't for you.

You want me to leave you?

You want me to leave so you can run after your new lover!

Even if it costs me my life, Carmen...

...I won't leave you!

We're bound together until death!

I won't leave you!

José, you can break these chains!

Go, Micaëla. I'm a lost man.

I'll never let you go, damn you!

I'll force you to follow the destiny that binds your fate to mine.

Even if it costs me my life...

...I won't leave you!

Beware, Don José!

One more word.

It will be my last.

Alas, José...

...your mother is dying.

She doesn't want to die before telling you she forgives you.

My mother's dying...

I must go to her!

Are you satisfied? I'm leaving.

But we'll meet again!

Only two pesetas! Buy it for two pesetas!

Fans for sale! And juicy oranges!

Programs! Wine! Water! Cigarettes!

I'll buy an orange.

Buy from me, sir!

Thank you, Mr. Officer!

Take these, sir, they're better.

Fans for sale! And juicy oranges!

Programs! Wine! Water! Cigarettes!

Show me that fan.

Do you want to buy a pair of glasses?

Only two pesetas! Buy it all for two pesetas!

Look! Here comes the cuadrilla!

Here they come!

The cuadrilla of toreros!

They're coming! It's the cuadrilla!

Look who's marching ahead of everyone!

It's the constable, with his ugly face.

Go away, go home!

Let's give a cheer for the brave chulos.

Here come the banderilleros! How they swagger!

Another cuadrilla!

Here come the picadors!

They'll goad the bull with the tips of their lances.

The matadors!

Here comes Escamillo!

The matador with his sharp sword will end the fight.

He'll enter the ring last and strike the final blow.

If you love me, Carmen...

...then very soon you'll be proud of me.

If you love me...

I do love you, Escamillo.

And I'll love you until I die.

I've never loved any man as I love you.

Make way. Let the mayor through!

Carmen, take my advice.

Don't stay here!

And why not?

He's here!

Don José. He's over there!

Yes, I see him.

Be careful!

He can't scare a woman like me.

I'll wait for him, and talk to him.

Carmen, be careful.

I'm not afraid of anyone.

- It's you. - Yes, it's me.

They warned me you would be here.

They even told me I should fear for my life.

But I have courage.

I would never run away.

I'm not threatening you.

I'm pleading with you.

Our past, Carmen, our quarrels...

...I've forgotten them.

We can start a new life together, far away from here.

Impossible! I won't lie or pretend.

Nothing can change Carmen's heart.

Everything is over between you and her.

I've never lied.

It's all over between us.

Carmen, there's still time.

Let me save you. I adore you.

Let me save you, and save myself as well.

I know my time has come. I know you'll kill me.

But whether I live or die...

...I'll never give in to you!

Carmen, there's still time.

You will never win my heart.

Let me save you. I adore you.

Then you no longer love me?

Then you no longer love me!

No, I no longer love you.

But, Carmen, I still love you.

What good are these useless words?

Carmen, I adore you!

I'll do anything to please you!

I'll even be a bandit again!

Anything! Do you hear me?

But don't leave me, Carmen.

Remember our past together.

We loved each other not long ago.

Don't leave me, Carmen!

Carmen will never give in.

She was born free, and she will die free!

That man they're cheering is your new lover.

I won't let you go to him, Carmen. You'll leave with me!

You're going to meet him?

Then you love him?

I love him!

Even in the face of death!

I gave up my honor, my very soul, because of you!

Now you think you can run away and laugh at me while in his arms!

I swear you won't leave me!

Carmen, you'll come with me!

I won't tell you again!

Fine then!

Kill me. Or let me go!

For the last time, you demon...

...are you coming with me?

You once gave me this ring.

Take it back...

Let them arrest me.

I'm the man who killed her.

Carmen, my love!