Genres
Production Companies
Iberoamericana Films Internacional
TVE
Ay, Carmela! (¡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?
Key Crew
Director: Carlos Saura
Screenplay: Rafael Azcona, Carlos Saura
Director of Photography: José Luis Alcaine
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
