Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela

7/6/2019 1h 58m 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.

Director

Isabel Coixet

Top Billed Cast

María Pujalte

María Pujalte

Madre Marcela

Tamar Novas

Tamar Novas

Andrés

Natalia de Molina

Natalia de Molina

Elisa Sánchez Loriga

Francesc Orella

Francesc Orella

Padre Marcela

Greta Fernández

Greta Fernández

Marcela Gracia Ibeas

Sara Casasnovas

Sara Casasnovas

Ana

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