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

Elisa & Marcela (2019)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Isabel Coixet
  • Profile picture of Natalia de Molina
    Elisa Sánchez Loriga Natalia de Molina
  • Profile picture of Greta Fernández
    Marcela Gracia Ibeas Greta Fernández
  • Profile picture of Sara Casasnovas
    Ana Sara Casasnovas
  • Profile picture of Tamar Novas
    Andrés Tamar Novas
  • Profile picture of María Pujalte
    Madre Marcela María Pujalte
  • Profile picture of Francesc Orella
    Padre Marcela Francesc Orella
  • Profile picture of Manolo Solo
    Alcaide Manolo Solo
  • Profile picture of Kelly Lua
    Flor Kelly Lua

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Keywords

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