Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela (2019)

Elisa y Marcela

The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.

Date of release
2019-05-24
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (405)
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Director
Isabel Coixet

Casting

  • Natalia de Molina — Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
  • Greta Fernández — Marcela
  • Sara Casasnovas — Ana
  • Tamar Novas — Andrés
  • María Pujalte — Madre Marcela
  • Francesc Orella — Padre Marcela
  • Manolo Solo — Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)
  • Kelly Lua — Flor
  • Manuel Lourenzo — Párroco Victor Cortiella
  • Jorge Suquet — Médico de Dumbría
  • Ana Santos — Vecina Mayor
  • Lluís Homar — Gobernador Oporto

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