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Elisa & 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.
2019 · Directed by Isabel Coixet · 118 min · Drama · Romance · 8 frames
Crew
- Written by: Isabel Coixet
- Cinematography: Jennifer Cox
- Edited by: Bernat Aragonés
- Music: Sofía Oriana Infante
- Production design: Sylvia Steinbrecht
- Produced by: José Carmona, Zaza Ceballos, Joaquín Padró, Mar Targarona
Cast
- Natalia de Molina as Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
- Greta Fernández as Marcela
- Sara Casasnovas as Ana
- Tamar Novas as Andrés
- María Pujalte as Madre Marcela
- Francesc Orella as Padre Marcela
- Manolo Solo as Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)
- Kelly Lua as Flor
- Manuel Lourenzo as Párroco Victor Cortiella
- Jorge Suquet as Médico de Dumbría
Production
- Country: Spain
- Language: Spanish
- Studios: Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit
- Themes: spain, lesbian relationship, gay marriage, 19th century, 1900s, lesbian
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