Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela
2019
★★★★☆ 7.3/10
⏱️ 118 min
📅 Released
🌐 ES
DramaRomance
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads

Cast

Natalia de Molina
Natalia de Molina
Elisa Sánchez Loriga
Greta Fernández
Greta Fernández
Marcela Gracia Ibeas
Sara Casasnovas
Sara Casasnovas
Ana
Tamar Novas
Tamar Novas
Andrés
María Pujalte
María Pujalte
Madre Marcela
Francesc Orella
Francesc Orella
Padre Marcela

Crew

Director
Isabel Coixet
Writer
Narciso de Gabriel, Isabel Coixet
Producer
Mar Targarona, José Carmona, Joaquín Padró

Production

AGADIC, ICEC, Rodar y Rodar, TV3, Zenit Television, Zenit, Lanube Películas

Keywords

spainlesbian relationshipgay marriage19th century1900slesbian