Elisa & Marcela poster

Elisa & Marcela

20191h 58mDramaRomance
7.3

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405 votes

Trailer

Elisa and Marcela | Trailer | Netflix · plays on YouTube

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Synopsis

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.

Directed by
Isabel Coixet

Cast

Details

Released
May 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 58m
Status
Released
Language
ES
Original title
Elisa y Marcela
Country
Spain

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