Elisa & Marcela

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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Release date

24 May 2019

Runtime

1 h 58 min

• TMDB 7.3

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

Isabel Coixet

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Countries

• ES

Cast

Natalia de Molinaas Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)Greta Fernándezas MarcelaSara Casasnovasas AnaTamar Novasas AndrésMaría Pujalteas Madre MarcelaFrancesc Orellaas Padre MarcelaManolo Soloas Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)Kelly Luaas FlorManuel Lourenzoas Párroco Victor CortiellaJorge Suquetas Médico de Dumbría

Writers

Isabel Coixet

Composer

SOSofía Oriana Infante

Cinematography

Jennifer Cox

Studios

Rodar y RodarTV3Zenit TelevisionZZenitLanube Películas

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