"Carmen" is a film based on the opera of the same name and whose script is masterfully adapted to the current era. Carmen must leave her native Mexico to escape some criminals and illegally crosses the border into the United States, meeting a racist subject and another with a lot of humanity. Aidan is the young man full of humanity who understands between justice and injustice and becomes the model of the liberal American who gives Carmen security. The theme of the problem of traffickers in the border cities of Mexico and the racism of closed-minded US border cities is well achieved, giving the characters of Carmen and Aidan the best of both countries, in addition the script touches elements of magical realism that manage to stand out. The cinematography full of chiaroscuro is a visual delight, the choreographies together with the songs are tremendous. For her part, Melissa Barrera plays Carmen with passion, demonstrating once again that in addition to being a scream queen, she is prepared for deep dramas, she also dances and sings beautifully. Paul Mescal is extraordinary as Aidan, showing his acting talent and Rossy de Palma is fabulous in her performance. A wonderful film that demonstrates the beauty of art cinema.