In the square people come and go
What an odd lot they are!
We watch from the guardhouse door
Killing time... smoking... chatting...
Look at that girl Is she looking for someone?
We should help her
Can I help you my pretty?
I'm looking for a corporal
He's called Don Jose Do you know him?
Don Jose? We all know him
Is he here with you?
He isn't in our platoon
No my lovely He's not here
...but he soon will be
He will be here at the changing of the guard
While you're waiting... Why not step inside a moment?
- With you? - With us!
No... no... But thank you
Don't be afraid Come inside cherie
We'll look after you Don't worry
I'm sure you would but I'd prefer to come back later
I'll come back at the changing of the guard
Goodbye for now!
The bird has flown How disappointing
Back we go to killing time watching the world pass by
In the square people come and go
What an odd lot they are!
Here we are ready for the new guard
Sound the trumpet loud and clear!
We can step out like them one... two... we're just as good
Shoulders back... Chest puffed up...
Head up... Straight arms Here we go...
A sweet girl was just here looking for you
She said she'd come back
Charmingly dressed Blue dress... long hair...
- It's Michaela... it must be - She never said her name
Tell me Corporal What's this big building?
- It's the cigarette factory - Do women work there?
Are there many of them?
About four or five hundred all rolling cigars together
Yes... some are young and I expect they're pretty
To tell you the truth Sir I've never really looked
Anyway we have a failing for blue skirts and long hair
So Sir... you heard what Morales was saying
Little Michaela is an orphan My mother adopted her
And how old is... Little Michaela?
She's seventeen Sir
You should have said so before!
The bell has rung... we've come to watch the girls go back to work
We want to tell these cigarette girls how much we love them
Look there they are! What saucy looks they give us
Provocatively smoking cigarettes
We watch the smoke rising up to the sky
Its sweet smell goes to our heads
Lovers' sweet talk is merely smoke
Their promises vanish like smoke
Don't be cruel Listen to us
Stay... we all implore you We worship and adore you
Lovers sweet talk is merely smoke
Their promises vanish like smoke
But where is Carmencita?
Here she is! Here is Carmencita!
Carmen we are all your slaves Be kind and answer us
Tell us when you'll love us!
When will I love you? Good Lord! I don't know!
Maybe never Maybe tomorrow
But not today That's for sure!
Love's a wild bird that no-one can tame
Your cries will be in vain if she doesn't want you
Threats and prayers are useless One may talk - another's silent
I fancy the quiet one Silent but handsome
Love's like a gypsy child that's never known a law
If you don't love me I'll love you all the more
But if I love you you'd better beware!
You caught the bird? No... it flies away
Love's gone - you wait You don't wait - it returns
All around you - quickly - It's here - it's gone - it returns!
You think you have it - it goes You think you avoid it - it returns
If you don't love me I'll love you
But if I love you...
You'd better beware!
Carmen we all want you At least give us an answer!
Well my friend What are you doing?
I'm making a chain for my priming pin
Your pin... Really? Ah! You pierce my soul!
What's this all about? What cheek!
Just because I didn't take any notice of her!
How deftly she threw this flower at me...
It's perfume's so strong!
If witches exist...
...she surely is one
Your mother sent me
Tell me how she is
I've come as her messenger to bring you this letter...
...and some money too to supplement your pay
And something else more precious to a son
This other thing Tell me... What is it?
What was given to me I shall give to you
When your mother and I were coming out of church...
She embraced me and said "When you arrive in Seville..."
"Look for my son Jose"
"Tell him his mother dreams of him night and day..."
"Tell him how she misses him... forgives him... and waits for him..."
"Tell him all this - my dearest - promise me you will..."
"And this kiss I give you..."
"Give it to him from me"
It's a kiss from my mother!
A kiss for her son!
I give it to you just as I promised
My mother... I see her now I see my village again!
Oh happy memories of times gone by
Such cherished memories bring me strength and courage
Who knows of what demon I was almost the prey!
Even from far away my mother protects me
This kiss will protect me and save me from danger
What demon? What danger? I don't understand
Let's talk about you
Are you going back to the country?
Yes tonight... and tomorrow I'll see your mother
Tell her that I love her and that I'm sorry
Tell her I want her to be proud of me
Tell her all this - my dearest promise me you will
And this kiss I give you...
Give it to her from me
I promise to give it to her for you
Wait a moment while I read her letter
"Keep up the good work my son! Then come home..."
"...and get married. I know who I'd..."
"-...advise you to choose" - I really shouldn't be here
But my reply?...
I'll come back I'd prefer it that way
"There's none wiser or kinder or who loves you more..."
Yes mother I'll obey you I'll marry Michaela...
...and as for that gypsy
...with her witch's flowers!
Help! Can't you hear them?
It was Carmen!
No it wasn't her!
Yes she hit first!
Don't listen to them Listen to us!
Manuelita was saying she'd buy a donkey to ride
Carmen - mocking as usual - said "A broomstick'd suit you better!"
The reply... "A donkey will do..."
"...to take you off to prison!"
"Then how proud you'll feel..."
"...with two soldiers behind you swatting flies on your ass!"
Then they grabbed each other by the hair!
To hell with all this noise!
Jose - take two men and find out what's going on
- It was Carmen! - No! It wasn't!
- She started it! - No she didn't!
Get these damn women away from me!
Now that we've a moment's silence What did you find in there?
I found hundreds of women...
...shouting and screaming One had a knife wound on her face
In front of her I saw...
It was self-defence!
- And the other girl's wound? - It's nothing much Sir - look!
Need I ask you if you're telling the truth?
So... have you anything to say? Speak!... I'm listening
Beat me... burn me I won't answer
I'll defy you all Fire, the sword and heaven!
I didn't ask for songs I want a reply
I'll keep my secret well
I love another and I'll die saying that I love him
So that's your little game!
One thing's certain She was the one with the knife
Find me a rope!
Tie up those pretty hands It's a terrible shame...
But however pretty you are you're going to prison
You can sing your gypsy songs there and see what the guards think of them
I'll write the warrant You can take her there
- Where are you taking me? - To prison
This rope's too tight It's hurting my wrists
- Let me escape! - We're not here to talk nonsense
I heard you say "On my honour as a Basque"
- I'm from Elizondo - I'm from Etchelar
I don't believe you You look like a gypsy
Alright I'm a gypsy But you'll do as I ask...
...because you love me Don't deny it!
I can tell from the way you look at me and speak to me
And you've kept the flower You can throw it away now
You can't do anything about it The charm has worked
Be quiet do you hear? I forbid you to speak!
Fine... Mister Corporal I won't say another word
Near the ramparts of Seville lives my friend Lillas Pastia
I go there to dance the seguidilla and to drink manzanilla
But it's boring there alone Pleasures are for two to share
So to keep me company
I'll take my latest lover there
I threw one out yesterday My heart is free as air
I have dozens of admirers But I don't want any of them
Who wants me can have me You turned up just in time
There's no time to lose with my new lover...
I'll go to dance the Seguidilla and to drink Manzanilla
Be quiet! I told you not to speak to me!
I'm not talking Just singing to myself
...and I'm thinking It's not forbidden to think
I'm thinking of a certain soldier
...who loves me and who I might love in return
He's not a captain or a lieutenant He's only a corporal
But that's good enough for a gypsy I'll make do with him
Carmen you bewitch me! If I give in...
...will you keep your promise? If I love you will you love me?
Here's the warrant Go - and guard her well
On the way I'll give you a push
You fall over and leave the rest to me
Love's a gypsy child that obeys no laws
If I love you... You'd better beware!
When the gypsy music began the girls got up and danced
Tambourines jangled Guitars twanged
The same song The same refrain
Copper and silver shone on their dusky skin
Dance and song mingled ever faster and more wild
The men played more and more furiously
And the dazzling sound bewitched the girls
The crazy rhythm of the song carried them away!
What's up Lillas Pastia?
It's getting late and I must stick to regulations
The Magistrate disapproves... I can't think why
I know perfectly well why All the smugglers meet here
Are you girls coming to the theatre with me?
No we're staying here
Carmen - I'm sure you won't refuse me?
Are you angry because I sent you to prison a month ago?
I don't remember going to prison
I know why you didn't go The corporal was charged
He was demoted and imprisoned for letting you escape
So he's just a private again?
-...and he's spent a month inside - Is he out yet?
All's well if he's free!
You don't care much do you?
Hoorah! The Torero! Hoorah! Escamillo!
I can return the compliment We have this in common...
Both soldiers and toreros love to fight
The bull-ring is full
The spectators are beside themselves with excitement!
The noise is deafening! This is a day for bravery!
Toreador on guard!
And remember as you fight...
...that two dark eyes are watching
...and love awaits you
Suddenly all is quiet This is the moment!
The bull rushes out
He charges! - he strikes! A horse falls - with his Picador
"Bravo Torero!" shouts the crowd The bull retreats to strike again!
Shaking his banderillas he furiously charges!
Everyone rushes for safety And now it's his turn...
Toreador! On guard! Love awaits you!
- Gentlemen, I beg you - Alright we're going!
What is your name? I'll dedicate my next bull to you
If I said I loved you what would you say?
You can say what you like but don't expect anything from me
Then I'll wait and content myself with hope
It's not forbidden to wait and it's always good to hope
If you really aren't coming I'll be back in an hour
I don't advise you to come back
We're coming with you, Torero We'll join your aficionados
Why were you so impatient?
Dancaire and Remendado are here They want to talk business
We've arranged a shipment of English merchandise...
Our comrades are in hiding We need you three girls
What for? To help carry the loot?
No... don't worry We need you for something else
We've got a little plan
It's brilliant but we need you
We have to humbly say with the greatest respect...
When there's dirty work afoot it's always a good idea...
...to have a few women about
It won't go well without them!
If you want to go - go! But I'm not coming with you
You wouldn't have the heart to leave us in the lurch!
Tell us why?
Just now the reason is...
I am in love!
Come on Carmen Be sensible
I'm out of my mind I'm so in love!
This is amazing but it wouldn't be the first time...
...you've combined love and duty
I'd like to come but tonight love comes before duty
Look - you've got to come I'm the boss
You think I'll obey you?
Go... I'll join you tomorrow But this evening I'm staying
I've never seen you like this Who are you waiting for?
The soldier who went to prison?
- It's a dragoon! - A handsome one too!
If you come tomorrow you can bring him with you
No - that's a stupid idea He's much too innocent
Why do you love him then?
Because he's handsome and I fancy him
At last you're here!
I only got out of prison two hours ago
What stopped you getting out sooner? I sent a file and a piece of gold!
I still have my soldier's honour To desert is a terrible crime
I'll keep the file to remind me of you
- As for the money... - You've saved it!
Bring us fruit - manzanilla Anything you've got!
Do you regret going to prison for my sake?
I've been to prison and demoted but I don't care
Because I love you I adore you
You eat sweets like a six-year old
Because I love them Your lieutenant was here...
...with some officers They made us dance
...when I danced your lieutenant told me he adored me!
You're not jealous are you?
Alright... if you like I'll dance just for you
What have I done with my castanets? Have you taken them?
I'll dance in your honour my Lord and you can accompany me
Sit down there Don Jose and I'll begin
Stop a moment!
They're sounding the retreat Can't you hear them?
Bravo! It's dreary dancing without an orchestra
You don't understand I must go to my quarters
To your quarters?
What an idiot I was!
I went to such trouble to entertain the gentleman
I sang - I danced What's more - I even loved him
It's the bugle! He's going - he's gone!
Get lost then! Off you go! Take your weapons!
Get out little boy! Back to your barracks!
It's cruel of you to mock me It hurts me to go
No woman has ever affected me like you do
"Good heavens! It's the retreat! I'm going to be late!"
He goes crazy - he runs off! So much for his love!
So you don't believe I love you
Then you'd better listen to me!
The flower that you threw stayed with me in prison
Though withered and dry it kept its fragrance
For hour after hour I closed my eyes...
I was drunk with its perfume and there you were before me!
I began to hate and curse you and to ask myself...
Why did fate put you in my pathway?
Then I felt guilty and all I thought of...
...was one fond desire one single hope
To see you once more
You only had to appear for me to be totally bewitched
...to possess me utterly and I was yours - I love you
No - you don't love me
If you loved me you'd come away with me
Over the hills and far away
Over the hills you'd follow me You'd carry me off on your horse
No officer to obey... No retreat would sound...
...to tell the lover that time's up
Open sky - the gypsy life the world at your feet
Doing as you please
and above all - in freedom!
I won't listen any more
Leave the flag? Desert? That's shameful! That's criminal!
I hate you! Farewell for ever!
So be it then Farewell for ever
So I have to let myself in!
Shame upon you my dear What an unhappy choice!
Why take the private when you could have had the officer?
Go on - get lost!
You're asking for trouble!
Handsome officer - love isn't too kind to you just now
You arrived at rather an awkward moment
We can't take any risks so - alas - we'll detain you for about an hour
Dear Sir - we're just off Would you care to come with us?
An offer I can't refuse! But later you'd better watch out
War is war Lead the way please Sir!
Now I have no choice
Not very gallant but no matter
You'll soon get used to it when you see how good it is
The gypsy life The world at your feet!
Doing as you please above all - in freedom!
Come with us to the mountains
Come with us to freedom
Listen friends a fortune is waiting
Take care though A mistake and we're done for
Our way of life is good but it requires bravery
Danger lurks everywhere but we don't care
We go straight on ignoring the weather...
Ignoring the soldiers watching down below
Those who are tired can take a nap here
I'll go on ahead to see that the coast's clear...
...and that the stuff will get through
Come on Remandado
If I spoke harshly I'm sorry Let's make it up
Don't you love me any more?
Much less than I used to and if you go on like this...
...I'll end up not loving you at all
I hate being nagged and bossed I do what I like
You are the devil
I'm thinking that down there in a nearby village...
...lives an old and good woman who believes I'm an honest man
You might as well go back to her You aren't cut out for this life
If you go on like that and won't do anything I ask...
Perhaps you'll kill me?
You're the devil
I've already told you so
Shuffle - cut - we're ready three there - four there
Now tell us the future
Who will betray us? Who will love us?
I see a young man who's crazy about me!
Mine is very old and rich but he wants to marry me!
I jump on his horse and he carries me off to the mountains
Mine installs me as his queen in a right royal palace!
Love never-ending! New follies every day!
More money that I can spend! Diamonds!... Jewels!...
Mine will be a leader of hundreds of men!
Good heavens! Mine dies and I'm a rich widow!
Tell us more! Tell us the future!
Now it's my turn
Diamonds... spades...
Death! I see it! Me first - then him
To avoid the worst you shuffle again... in vain
That's no use for the cards don't lie
If heaven smiles on you shuffle and deal fearlessly
The card will proclaim your good fortune
But if Fate has decided you are to die...
You can try twenty times
The merciless card will still repeat...
It will repeat Death!
Always death!
I was right... there are three customs men down there
Don't worry... we'll take care of them for you
We've had quite enough of your jealousy
Leave the guards to us They like to be flattered...
...and to be flirted with So we'll go first
No battles... it's simple
Let them put their arms round us
We'll play along and smile sweetly
And I'm sure the contraband will get through
Let's go!
Dreadful place eh? They'll soon be back...
One of their guards must be around and he might see us
I hope someone does... I've come to talk to one of the smugglers
You're certainly brave facing up to them!
I won't be frightened Don't worry
I'll wait for you in the inn down the mountain
May all the saints in paradise protect you!
I say nothing frightens me and I can look after myself
I've tried to be brave but deep down I'm dying of fear
Alone in this wild place I'm terrified... I mustn't be!
You will give me courage You will protect me God
I shall come face to face with that woman...
...that enchantress who's made a criminal of the man I love
She is dangerous and beautiful
But I won't be frightened
I'll speak out in front of her
O God! Protect me!
Take it easy - I'm Escamillo the Torero from Granada
I've heard about you - welcome! But that was a near thing!
I know, but I'm in love
And it's a poor man who wouldn't risk his life for love
- Is your girlfriend here? - Yes - she's a gypsy
- Her name? - Carmen
She had a soldier lover who deserted for her
It's over between them Carmen's affairs don't last long
- You love her? - Oh yes! I'm crazy about her!
But you have to pay to take our gypsy girls away
That's fine I'll pay up
And the price is paid by a fight with knives
That deserting soldier... It's you isn't it?
I'm delighted my friend How lucky we met
How stupid of me to seek her and find him instead
At last I'll vent my anger Blood will flow!
On guard! Watch out! Too bad for the loser!
I'm overjoyed Carmen that it was you who saved my life
For now we're quits but I'll fight you for her any day
That's enough - we're off now Goodnight my friend
Why don't you all come to my next bullfight?
It'll be my finest hour
Those who love me will come
Take it easy my friend
That's all I have to say Farewell for now
Be warned Carmen I've had enough
Come on We must go
Look! Someone was trying to hide from us here
What the hell are you doing here?
I had to find you
Your mother is praying down there
Crying out - calling to you Have pity and come with me
You should go Our work is not for you
You tell me to go so that you can run off with him
Even if it costs me my life I won't go!
That chain that binds us will bind us until death
Leave me! I am doomed!
I've got you - you damn bitch!
And you'll submit to the destiny that awaits us both
One final word...
Your mother is dying
She doesn't want to die without forgiving you
I'm going But we'll meet again
Ladies and gentlemen Look! Only two pesetas!
- Fans for sale! - Buy my oranges!
Programmes! Read all the details!
Wine! Water! Cigarettes!
Buy my oranges!
How about an orange?
Look - fans and opera glasses too
Here comes the procession of the Toreros!
Here comes the Mayor Down with him and his ugly face!
Let's salute the brave Chulos who assist the matadors
Look at the Banderilleros showing off their costumes!
Look at the grand Picadors They'll stab at the bull!
The swordsman! Escamillo
He'll appear at the end and strike the final blow
If you love me Carmen You'll soon be proud of me
I love you and may I die if I've ever loved anyone as much
Make way for the Mayor!
Carmen - some good advice Don't stay here!
Don Jose's hiding in the crowd Take care!
I'm not afraid of anyone I'll wait and speak to him
Believe me You must be careful!
They warned me you were here
They even told me to fear for my life
But I'm no coward I wouldn't run away
I don't threaten I beg and implore
Let's forget the past
Let's start again somewhere far away
You ask the impossible! My mind is made up
I've never lied to you
It's all over between us
There's still time I love you so...
Let me save you and save myself as well
I know the hour has come when you will kill me
But whether I live or die I won't give in to you
So you no longer love me?
But I still love you I adore you!
What's the good of all these futile words?
If I must... to please you I'll be a smuggler... anything!
But don't leave me! Remember how recently we loved!
Carmen will never give in Born free - she'll die free!
That man they're cheering is your new lover?
You're not going in there You're coming with me
You're going to him! Tell me - do you love him?
I love him and even at my death I'll say I love him!
So my soul is lost because of you!
So that you can laugh as you lie in his arms!
I swear on my life! You're staying with me!
I'm weary of threatening you
Then stab me...
...or let me go
For the last time you devil Come with me!
The ring you gave me... Here... catch!
You can arrest me I killed her