

January 1985
Carmen was Alexander Payne’s first short film, made while he was studying at UCLA Film School. It is a silent comedy, derived from the opera of the same name. In the film a mentally challenged gas station attendant is put in charge of the store, which leads to love and a tragic-comic end.
Runtime:
18 minutes
Status:
Released
Original Language:
Spoken Languages:
Budget:
N/A
Revenue:
N/A
Director:
Alexander Payne