Elisa & Marcela (2019)

Elisa & Marcela (2019) poster

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
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Jennifer Cox
Editing: Bernat Aragonés
Production: AGADIC, ICEC, Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit, Lanube Películas
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories

Keywords

spain, lesbian relationship, gay marriage, 19th century, 1900s, lesbian

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elisa & Marcela about?
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.
Who directed Elisa & Marcela?
Elisa & Marcela was directed by Isabel Coixet.
Who stars in Elisa & Marcela?
Elisa & Marcela stars Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas, Tamar Novas, María Pujalte, Francesc Orella.
How long is Elisa & Marcela?
Elisa & Marcela has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Elisa & Marcela?
Elisa & Marcela is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Elisa & Marcela produced?
Elisa & Marcela was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of Elisa & Marcela?
The themes of Elisa & Marcela include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.