Released
Ay, Carmela!
March 16 1990 (almost 35 years ago)Rating
67
Based on
79 reviews
Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.
- Director: Carlos Saura
- Writers: Rafael Azcona, Carlos Saura
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Runtime: 1 h 42 m
- Box office: $2,000,000
- Countries: Italy, Spain
- Companies: Ellepi Films, Iberoamericana Films Internacional, TVE
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?
