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Elisa & Marcela
First aired on May 24, 2019
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Genres: Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Natalia de Molina | Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Greta Fernández | Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Sara Casasnovas | Ana
Tamar Novas | Andrés
María Pujalte | Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella | Padre Marcela
Featured Crew
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Isabel Coixet | Camera Operator
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Jennifer Cox | Director of Photography
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Bernat Aragonés | Editor
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Sylvia Steinbrecht | Art Direction
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Isabel Coixet | Director
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Isabel Coixet | Writer