Elisa & Marcela

Where to watch Elisa & Marcela in United Arab Emirates

Elisa & Marcela is streaming on Netflix in United Arab Emirates. Availability checked 15 September 2026.

About Elisa & Marcela

Elisa & Marcela is a 2019 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Isabel Coixet, starring Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández and Sara Casasnovas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 405 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elisa & Marcela in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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.

Top cast

Natalia de Molina

Elisa (mujer) y Mario (hombre)

Greta Fernández

Marcela

Sara Casasnovas

Ana

Tamar Novas

Andrés

María Pujalte

Madre Marcela

Francesc Orella

Padre Marcela

Manolo Solo

Alcaide (as Manuel Solo)

Kelly Lua

Flor

Manuel Lourenzo

Párroco Victor Cortiella

Jorge Suquet

Médico de Dumbría

Ana Santos

Vecina Mayor

Lluís Homar

Gobernador Oporto

Mariana Carballal

Monja / Profesora Historia

Luisa Merelas

Monja Ciega

Roberto Leal

Cura de Dumbría

Amparo Moreno

Jefa Cocina Oporto

V

Vanesa Aguilar

Presa

L

Lucas Pinheiro

Médico Cárcel

Covadonga Berdiñas

Vecina 1 (as Cova Berdiñas)

Elena Seijo

Vecina 2

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