Elisa & Marcela

2019 1h 58m ES

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7.3

SOLID

★7.3TMDB · 405

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Natalia de Molina
Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)
Greta Fernández
Marcela
Sara Casasnovas
Ana
Tamar Novas
Andrés
María Pujalte
Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella
Padre Marcela
Manolo Solo
Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)
Kelly Lua
Flor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Isabel Coixet
Writers: Isabel Coixet, Narciso de Gabriel
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Isabel Coixet, shot by Jennifer Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Sofía Oriana Infante. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bernat Aragonés shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Natalia de Molina and Greta Fernández and Sara Casasnovas carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6704898 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Isabel Coixet directs. Jennifer Cox behind the camera. Sofía Oriana Infante scores. Bernat Aragonés cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Isabel Coixet, shot by Jennifer Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Sofía Oriana Infante. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Bernat Aragonés shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Natalia de Molina and Greta Fernández and Sara Casasnovas carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6704898 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.