Elisa & Marcela (2019)

Elisa & Marcela (2019)

2019-05-24 Spain 118 Min. PG-13
7.3 380 votes

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.

Cast

Natalia de Molina is Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Greta Fernández is Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Tamar Novas is Andrés
María Pujalte is Madre Marcela
Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella is Padre Marcela
Padre Marcela
Manolo Solo is Alcaide
Kelly Lua is Flor
Manuel Lourenzo is Párroco Victor Cortiella
Párroco Victor Cortiella
Jorge Suquet is Médico de Dumbría
Médico de Dumbría
Ana Santos is Vecina Mayor
Vecina Mayor
Lluís Homar is Gobernador Oporto
Gobernador Oporto