Carmen Jones is a 1954 American musical film directed by Otto Preminger. It is an adaptation of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, set in a World War II-era African American community. The film features an all-Black cast, including Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen and Harry Belafonte as Joe, highlighting themes of love, passion, and betrayal. The story follows Carmen, a seductive factory worker, who entices Joe, a soldier, to abandon his fiancée. As their tumultuous romance unfolds, it leads to tragic consequences, showcasing the struggles of love and desire against societal expectations.