Elisa & Marcela
2019 • Drama | Romance
Isabel Coixet
Director
Isabel Coixet
Writer
Narciso de Gabriel
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
May 24, 2019
Duration
118 Min
Language
es
Popularity
1.056
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast
Natalia de Molina
Greta Fernández
Sara Casasnovas
Tamar Novas
María Pujalte
Francesc Orella
Manolo Solo
Kelly Lua
Manuel Lourenzo
Jorge Suquet
Ana Santos
Lluís Homar
Mariana Carballal
Luisa Merelas
Roberto Leal
Amparo Moreno
Tania Lamata
Covadonga Berdiñas
Elena Seijo
Joana Oliveira
