Elisa, My Life (1977)
Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis in her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill. Elisa decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with her father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated on her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa makes a decision about her life.
Cast
- Fernando Rey - Luis
- Geraldine Chaplin - Elisa Santamaría
- Isabel Mestres - Isabel
- Joaquín Hinojosa - Julián
- Norman Briski - Antonio
- Francisco Guijar - Doctor
- Arantxa Escamilla - Isabel, as child
- Jacobo Escamilla - boy
- Ana Torrent - Elisa, as child
Screenplay
- Carlos Saura (Screenplay)
- Carlos Saura (Story)
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
marriage crisis, writing, telegram, dying father, illness, dual role, father daughter reunion, family issues, self reflection, recollections, stabbed to death, memories, parallel stories, father and daughter, cheating husband
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elisa, My Life about?
- Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis in her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill. Elisa decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with her father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated on her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa makes a decision about her life.
- Who directed Elisa, My Life?
- Elisa, My Life was directed by Carlos Saura.
- Who stars in Elisa, My Life?
- Elisa, My Life stars Fernando Rey, Geraldine Chaplin, Isabel Mestres, Joaquín Hinojosa, Norman Briski, Francisco Guijar.
- How long is Elisa, My Life?
- Elisa, My Life has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
- What genre is Elisa, My Life?
- Elisa, My Life is a Drama film.
- Where was Elisa, My Life produced?
- Elisa, My Life was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Elisa, My Life?
- The themes of Elisa, My Life include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.