Elisa & Marcela (2019)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 3.626 |
Directed By
Isabel Coixet
Crew
Isabel Coixet
Jennifer Cox
Bernat Aragonés
Sylvia Steinbrecht
Joaquín Padró
Mar Targarona
Isabel Coixet
Isabel Coixet
Narciso de Gabriel
José Carmona
Zaza Ceballos
TOP CAST
Natalia de Molina
Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Greta Fernández
Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Sara Casasnovas
Ana
Tamar Novas
Andrés
María Pujalte
Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella
Padre Marcela
Manolo Solo
Alcaide
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
Amparo Moreno
Jefa Cocina Oporto
Vanesa Aguilar
Presa
Lucas Pinheiro
Médico Cárcel
Marcos Javier Fernández Eimil
Country Men
Tania Lamata
Country Woman
Covadonga Berdiñas
Vecina #1
Elena Seijo
Vecina #2
Joana Oliveira
Mujer Entrega Carta
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