Elisa & Marcela (2019)

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based on 402 user ratings

Released:
2019-05-24

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.

Director:
Isabel Coixet

Runtime:
1h 58min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Natalia de Molina
    as
    Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
  • Greta Fernández
    as
    Marcela
  • Sara Casasnovas
    as
    Ana
  • Tamar Novas
    as
    Andrés
  • María Pujalte
    as
    Madre Marcela