THE opera Carmen has inspired many adaptations. Written by the French composer Georges Bizet in 1875, its dramatic story of sexual jealousy, its tempestuous heroine and its gorgeous, singable melodies has made it one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, even today, and a rich subject for reinterpretation. Most recently, it has been made into a new feature film, directed by dancer and choreographer, Benjamin Millepied.
Millepied was born in France and Carmen is an opera he grew up with. “There was a lot of music around our house and my father’s side of the family are all musicians,” he says. “Somehow it was a story
