Elisa & Marcela
2019•R•1h 58m•7.3•Released
DramaRomance
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
Writer
Isabel Coixet
Languages
Spanish
Studio
Rodar y Rodar
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
Mariana Carballal
Monja / Profesora Historia
Luisa Merelas
Monja Ciega
Roberto Leal
Cura de Dumbría
Production
Company
Rodar y Rodar
Company
TV3
Company
Zenit Television
Company
Zenit
Company
Lanube Películas
Producer
José Carmona
Producer
Zaza Ceballos
Producer
Joaquín Padró
Producer
Mar Targarona
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