

Ay, Carmela!
Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.
Comedy
Drama
War
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?
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1990-03-16
Runtime:
1h 42m
Director:
Carlos Saura
Writer:
Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona
Top Cast

Carmen Maura
Carmela

Andrés Pajares
Paulino

Gabino Diego
Gustavete

José Sancho
Capitán

Armando De Razza
Teniente Ripamonte

Mario De Candia
Bruno CTV 1º

Miguel Rellán
Teniente interrogador

Edward Żentara
Soldado polaco

Rafael Díaz
Centinela

Chema Mazo
Alcalde

Antonio Fuentes
Alférez artillero

Mario Martín
Cacique
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