Ay, Carmela! 1990

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

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Drama Comedy 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?

Release Date 1990-03-16
Runtime 1h 42m
Directors Carlos Saura, José Luis Alcaine
Producer Andrés Vicente Gómez
Writers Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona, José Sanchis Sinisterra