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Elisa & Marcela (2019)

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.

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Natalia de MolinaNatalia de MolinaElisa Sánchez Loriga
  • Photo of Greta FernándezGreta FernándezMarcela Gracia Ibeas
  • Photo of Sara CasasnovasSara CasasnovasAna
  • Photo of Tamar NovasTamar NovasAndrés
  • Photo of María PujalteMaría PujalteMadre Marcela
  • Photo of Francesc OrellaFrancesc OrellaPadre Marcela
  • Photo of Manolo SoloManolo SoloAlcaide
  • Photo of Kelly LuaKelly LuaFlor
  • Photo of Manuel LourenzoManuel LourenzoPárroco Victor Cortiella
  • Photo of Jorge SuquetJorge SuquetMédico de Dumbría

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