Elisa & Marcela (2019)

  • NR
  • 02/10/2019 (DE)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 58m

Overview

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.

Isabel Coixet

Director, Writer

Narciso de Gabriel

Writer

Cast

Natalia de Molina's headshot

Natalia de Molina

Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Greta Fernández's headshot

Greta Fernández

Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Sara Casasnovas's headshot

Sara Casasnovas

Ana
Tamar Novas's headshot

Tamar Novas

Andrés
María Pujalte's headshot

María Pujalte

Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella's headshot

Francesc Orella

Padre Marcela
Manolo Solo's headshot

Manolo Solo

Alcaide
Kelly Lua's headshot

Kelly Lua

Flor

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