Ay, Carmela!
“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?
Revenue
$2,000,000
Production Companies
Ellepi Films, Iberoamericana Films Internacional, TVE
Languages
Polish, Italian, Spanish
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
Emilio del Valle
Cabo Cardoso
Silvia Casanova
Mujer presa
Alfonso Guirao
Campesino
