During the Spanish Civil War, a group of comics lightens the days of the Republican troops. Tired of life in the front lines, they make their way to Valencia, accidentally entering enemy land and falling prisoner.
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Title: ¡Ay, Carmela! (1990)
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22 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast
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| Carmen Maura | ... | Carmela | |
| Andrés Pajares | ... | Paulino (as Andres Pajares) | |
| Gabino Diego | ... | Gustavete | |
| Armando De Razza | ... | Teniente Ripamonte (as Maurizio De Razza) | |
| José Sancho | ... | Capitán (as Jose Sancho) | |
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Mario De Candia | ... | Bruno CTV 1º |
| Miguel Rellán | ... | Teniente interrogador (as Miguel Angel Rellan) | |
| Edward Zentara | ... | Soldado polaco | |
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Rafael Díaz | ... | Centinela (as Rafael Diaz) |
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Chema Mazo | ... | Alcalde |
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Antonio Fuentes | ... | Alférez artillero |
| Mario Martín | ... | Cacique (as Mario Martin) | |
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Emilio del Valle | ... | Cabo Cardoso |
| Silvia Casanova | ... | Mujer presa | |
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Alfonso Guirao | ... | Campesino |
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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? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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spanish civil war | man murders a woman | murdered by gunshot | tragedy | main character dies |Parents Guide:
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Embeded with prejudice, Carlos Saura didn't want to cast Carmen Maura as the lead, and he told her so. Instead of feeling bad, Maura decided to prove him wrong and gave such a powerful audition that the director casted her in the act. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Release Date:
13 September 1990 (Argentina) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Gross USA:
$299,090Company Credits
Production Co:
Iberoamericana Films Internacional, Televisión Española (TVE), Ellepi Films See more »
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maybe, its basic virtue is the realistic portrait of Spanish Civil War. bitter, ironic, cruel and precise. and not surprising. because it is a film about freedom against totalitarian regime. a film about the way to escape from the cage of history. a film about force of art. and about sacrifice. and about the choice who defines yourself. I saw twice this special film. and each time as discovered it as a kind of gem. for the truths reflected with force. for the music. for the performances. and, sure, for the strange form of hope. so, the war. and the fight to survive.