Elisa & Marcela

Isabel Coixet
2019-05-24


7.3
118 min

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

Name Character Team
Natalia de Molina Elisa Sánchez Loriga Unowned
Greta Fernández Marcela Gracia Ibeas Unowned
Sara Casasnovas Ana Unowned
Tamar Novas Andrés Unowned
María Pujalte Madre Marcela Unowned
Francesc Orella Padre Marcela Unowned
Manolo Solo Alcaide Unowned
Kelly Lua Flor Unowned
Manuel Lourenzo Párroco Victor Cortiella Unowned
Jorge Suquet Médico de Dumbría Unowned
Ana Santos Vecina Mayor Unowned
Lluís Homar Gobernador Oporto Unowned
Mariana Carballal Monja / Profesora Historia Unowned
Luisa Merelas Monja Ciega Unowned
Roberto Leal Cura de Dumbría Unowned
Amparo Moreno Jefa Cocina Oporto Unowned
Vanesa Aguilar Presa Unowned
Lucas Pinheiro Médico Cárcel Unowned
Marcos Javier Fernández Eimil Country Men Unowned
Tania Lamata Country Woman Unowned
Covadonga Berdiñas Vecina #1 Unowned
Elena Seijo Vecina #2 Unowned
Joana Oliveira Mujer Entrega Carta Unowned