Elisa & Marcela (2019)
Rating: 7.3/10
Duration: 118 min
Director(s): Isabel Coixet,
Description:
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.
Cast
- Manolo Solo as Alcaide
- Tamar Novas as Andrés
- Francesc Orella as Padre Marcela
- Lluís Homar as Gobernador Oporto
- Greta Fernández as Marcela Gracia Ibeas
- Natalia de Molina as Elisa Sánchez Loriga
- Jorge Suquet as Médico de Dumbría
- Sara Casasnovas as Ana
- María Pujalte as Madre Marcela
- Kelly Lua as Flor
- Manuel Lourenzo as Párroco Victor Cortiella
- Ana Santos as Vecina Mayor
- Mariana Carballal as Monja / Profesora Historia
- Luisa Merelas as Monja Ciega
- Roberto Leal as Cura de Dumbría