Ay, Carmela!

Mar 16, 1990

1h 42m

★ 6.7

Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.

Overview

Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?

Genres

Comedy

Drama

War

Production Companies

Ellepi Films

Iberoamericana Films Internacional

TVE

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Cast

Carmela

Carmen Maura

Paulino

Andrés Pajares

Gustavete

Gabino Diego

Capitán

José Sancho

Teniente Ripamonte

Armando De Razza

Bruno CTV 1º

Mario De Candia

Teniente interrogador

Miguel Rellán

Soldado polaco

Edward Żentara

Centinela

Rafael Díaz

Alcalde

Chema Mazo

Alférez artillero

Antonio Fuentes

Cacique

Mario Martín

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