Modern adaptation of the classic operatic drama, with a few twists. Micaela, Josรฉ's Mother, and Mรถrd (Death) are played by the same dancer. The action is reduced to a single act in 13 scenes. The love scenes are played to a minimum and the working women's fight is adjourned to the last scene [and cut from some DVD editions] that concentrates all the pathos announced throughout by the eerie music.