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Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela

20197.31h 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.

Directed by Isabel Coixet
Written by Isabel Coixet, Narciso de Gabriel
Produced by José Carmona, Zaza Ceballos, Joaquín Padró
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Top Cast

Natalia de Molina

Natalia de Molina

Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)

Greta Fernández

Greta Fernández

Marcela

Sara Casasnovas

Sara Casasnovas

Ana

Tamar Novas

Tamar Novas

Andrés

María Pujalte

María Pujalte

Madre Marcela

Francesc Orella

Francesc Orella

Padre Marcela

Manolo Solo

Manolo Solo

Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)

Kelly Lua

Kelly Lua

Flor

Manuel Lourenzo

Manuel Lourenzo

Párroco Victor Cortiella

Jorge Suquet

Jorge Suquet

Médico de Dumbría

Themes & Keywords

spainlesbian relationshipgay marriage19th century1900slesbian

About Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela is a drama, romance film released in 2019 exploring themes of spain, lesbian relationship, gay marriage, 19th century, 1900s, lesbian. Directed by Isabel Coixet, it stars Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas. 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.

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