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Elisa & Marcela
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Title: Elisa & Marcela

Release Date: 24 May 2019

Runtime: 1h 58m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: AGADIC, ICEC, Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit, Lanube Películas

Production Companies: AGADIC, ICEC, Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit, Lanube Películas

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (381 votes)

Cast

  • Elisa Sánchez Loriga: Natalia de Molina
  • Marcela Gracia Ibeas: Greta Fernández
  • Ana: Sara Casasnovas
  • Andrés: Tamar Novas
  • Madre Marcela: María Pujalte
  • Padre Marcela: Francesc Orella
  • Alcaide: Manolo Solo
  • Flor: Kelly Lua
  • Párroco Victor Cortiella: Manuel Lourenzo
  • Médico de Dumbría: Jorge Suquet
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