Elisa & Marcela

Name: Elisa & Marcela
Director: Isabel Coixet
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2019-05-24
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas, Tamar Novas, María Pujalte

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2019 · 118 min · R · Drama · Romance · TMDB 7.3/10

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

Cast

Natalia de Molina — Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
Greta Fernández — Marcela
Sara Casasnovas — Ana
Tamar Novas — Andrés
María Pujalte — Madre Marcela