Elisa & Marcela (2019)
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.
Director: Isabel Coixet
Writers: Isabel Coixet, Narciso de Gabriel
Stars: Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas, Tamar Novas
Elisa & Marcela is a 2019 Spanish Drama/Romance film directed by Isabel Coixet, starring Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas, Tamar Novas. It runs 1h 58m and is rated R. The film holds a 7.3/10 rating from 405 votes on TMDB.
Cast
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
Details
| Release Date | May 24, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Original Language | Spanish |
| Original Title | Elisa y Marcela |
| Also Known As | エリサ＆マルセラ, Elisa and Marcela |
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Rating | R (US) |
| Production | Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television |
| IMDb ID | tt6704898 |
| TMDB ID | 535356 |
