Elisa & Marcela

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Drama
Romance

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.

Keywords

19th century
spain
lesbian
1900s
lesbian relationship
gay marriage

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 24, 2019
Original language: Spanish
Spoken languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain
Production: TV3,ICEC,Rodar y Rodar,Lanube Películas,AGADIC,Zenit Television,Zenit
Cast: Natalia de Molina,Greta Fernández,Sara Casasnovas,Tamar Novas,María Pujalte,Francesc Orella,Manolo Solo,Kelly Lua,Manuel Lourenzo,Jorge Suquetand 30 more
Director: Isabel Coixet
Writer: Isabel Coixet,Narciso de Gabriel
Producer: Joaquín Padró,Mar Targarona,José Carmona,Zaza Ceballos,Ana Figueroa
Cinematography: Jennifer Cox
Music: Sofía Oriana Infante
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt6704898