Ay, Carmela! (1990)

  • NR
  • 03/16/1990 (ES)
  • Comedy, Drama, War
  • 1h 42m

Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.

Overview

Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?

Carlos Saura

Director, Screenplay

Rafael Azcona

Screenplay

Cast

Carmen Maura's headshot

Carmen Maura

Carmela
Andrés Pajares's headshot

Andrés Pajares

Paulino
Gabino Diego's headshot

Gabino Diego

Gustavete
José Sancho's headshot

José Sancho

Capitán
Armando De Razza's headshot

Armando De Razza

Teniente Ripamonte
Mario De Candia's headshot

Mario De Candia

Bruno CTV 1º
Miguel Rellán's headshot

Miguel Rellán

Teniente interrogador
Edward  Żentara's headshot

Edward Żentara

Soldado polaco

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