¡Ay, Carmela!

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

Sep 13 1990 PG-13 1h 42m
Comedy, Drama, War

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

Rafael Azcona, José Sanchis Sinisterra, Carlos Saura

Directed by

Carlos Saura

Cast

Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, Gabino Diego

Crew

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Production Countries

Spain, Italy

Production Companies

Iberoamericana Films Internacional, Ellepi Films, TVE

Languages

Italiano, Polski, Español

Awards

22 wins & 6 nominations total

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Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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