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.
Elisa & Marcela
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
Status
Released
Production
Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit, Lanube Películas
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
Manuel Lourenzo
Párroco Victor Cortiella
Jorge Suquet
Médico de Dumbría
Ana Santos
Vecina Mayor
Lluís Homar
Gobernador Oporto
Mariana Carballal
Monja / Profesora Historia
Luisa Merelas
Monja Ciega
Roberto Leal
Cura de Dumbría
Amparo Moreno
Jefa Cocina Oporto
Vanesa Aguilar
Presa
Lucas Pinheiro
Médico Cárcel
Covadonga Berdiñas
Vecina 1 (as Cova Berdiñas)
Elena Seijo
Vecina 2
Névoa
Cantante Fado
Roberto Alvite
Alguacil (as Roberto Rodríguez Alvite)
Joseba Maiza
Guardia Portugués
Raúl Cáceres
Guardabarreras
Joe López
Hombre Café Oporto 1
Kiko Fusté
Hombre Café Oporto 2
Livia Lisboa
Presa toca barriga
Joana Oliveira
Mujer entrega carta
Milo Taboada
Hombre Club Coruña 1
Josep Sala
Hombre Club Coruña 2
Carmen Vilao
Mujer Oporto
Yohana Yara
Sra. Lule
Felipe González Carballido
Médico Coruña
Enrique Rodríguez López
Gendarme Frontera 1
Andrés Lorenzo Castro
Gendarme Frontera 2
Clara Vázquez Vázquez
Monja
Carla Sospedra Salvadó
Chica joven
Elisa Cardellach
Figurante cocinera
Marcos Javier Fernández Eimil
Country Men (uncredited)
Tania Lamata
Country Woman (uncredited)
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