
Elisa & Marcela (2019)
Original Title: Elisa y Marcela
Drama
Romance
7.3 (388 votes)
1h 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.
Details
- Director
- Isabel Coixet
- Writer
- Narciso de Gabriel
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Francesc Orella
Greta Fernández
Jorge Suquet
Kelly Lua
Manolo Solo
Manuel Lourenzo
María Pujalte
Natalia de Molina
Sara Casasnovas
Tamar Novas
Keywords
1900s
19th century
gay marriage
lesbian
lesbian relationship
spain
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