Oh, Carmela! (1990)
¡Ay, Carmela! (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 1h 42min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Sep 1990 (Argentina)
- Movie
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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Awards:
- 22 wins & 6 nominations.
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| Carmen Maura | ... |
Carmela
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| Andrés Pajares | ... |
Paulino
(as Andres Pajares)
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| Gabino Diego | ... |
Gustavete
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| Armando De Razza | ... |
Teniente Ripamonte
(as Maurizio De Razza)
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| José Sancho | ... |
Capitán
(as Jose Sancho)
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Mario De Candia | ... |
Bruno CTV 1º
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| Miguel Rellán | ... |
Teniente interrogador
(as Miguel Angel Rellan)
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| 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
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| Mario Martín | ... |
Cacique
(as Mario Martin)
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Emilio del Valle | ... |
Cabo Cardoso
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| Silvia Casanova | ... |
Mujer presa
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Alfonso Guirao | ... |
Campesino
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| Felipe García Vélez | ... |
Médico
(as Felipe Velez)
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Félix Pardo | ... |
Soldado CTV 2º
(as Felix Pardo)
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Manuel Millán | ... |
Cabo
(as Manolo Millan)
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| Víctor Manuel Mendoza | ... |
Oficial
(as Victor Mendoza)
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Francisco Ferrer | ... |
Oficial
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Gabriel Moreno | ... |
Oficial
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José Hernán Rincón | ... |
Músico 1º
(as Jose Hernan Rincon)
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Ecuador Rubio | ... |
Músico 1º
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Jesús Pinto | ... |
Músico 1º
(as Jesus Pinto)
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Benjamín Torrijo | ... |
Músico 2º
(as Benjamin Torrijo)
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Teodoro Vinagre | ... |
Músico 2º
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Luis Barco | ... |
Músico 2º
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César Burgos | ... |
Músico 2º
(as Cesar Burgos)
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| Joaquín Sánchez | ... |
Músico 2º
(as Joaquin Sanchez)
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Rafael Checa | ... |
Músico 2º
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José Susi | ... |
Músico 2º
(as Jose Susi)
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Pascual Villaescusa | ... |
Músico 2º
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Josu Ormaetxe | ... |
(uncredited)
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Rafael Palmero Jr. | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Carlos Saura | ||
Written by
| Rafael Azcona | ... | () |
| José Sanchis Sinisterra | ... | (play) (as Jose Sanchis Sinisterra) |
| Carlos Saura | ... | () |
Produced by
| Andrés Vicente Gómez | ... | executive producer (as Andres Vicente Gomez) |
Music by
| Alejandro Massó | ... | (as Alejandro Masso) |
Cinematography by
| José Luis Alcaine | ... | (as Jose Luis Alcaine) |
Editing by
| Pablo G. del Amo | ||
Editorial Department
| Luis Castañón | ... | first assistant editor (as Luis Castañon) |
| Nuria Galán | ... | second assistant editor (as Nuria Cristina Galan) |
| Pablo G. Plant | ... | assistant editor trainee |
Production Design by
| Rafael Palmero | ||
Costume Design by
| Mercedes Sánchez Rau | ... | (as Mercedes Sanchez Rau) |
Makeup Department
| Paquita Núñez | ... | hair stylist (as Paquita Nuñez) |
| José Antonio Sánchez | ... | makeup artist (as Jose Antonio Sanchez) |
| Susana Sánchez | ... | assistant makeup artist (as Susana Sanchez) |
Production Management
| Víctor Albarrán | ... | production manager (as Victor Albarran) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arantxa Aguirre | ... | third assistant director (as Arancha Aguirre) |
| Juan Fernández | ... | third assistant director (as Juan Fernandez) |
| Ina Lüders | ... | second assistant director (as Ina Luders) |
| Salvador Pons | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Pablo Arroyo | ... | set dresser |
| Javier Arsuaga | ... | art assistant |
| Paco Calonge | ... | set dresser (as Francisco Calonge) |
| Juan Carrión | ... | carpenter (as Juan Carrion) |
| Carlos Dorremochea | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Txuno Etxaniz | ... | set dresser (as Jose Ignacio Txaniz) |
| Félix García | ... | set dresser (as Felix Garcia) |
| Ramón Moya | ... | construction coordinator (as Ramon Moya) |
| Martín Sánchez Fernández | ... | painter |
| Jesús Torralba | ... | painter (as Jesus Torralba) |
| Tadeo Villalba hijo | ... | property master (as Teddy Villalba) |
| José Luis Moya | ... | construction assistant (uncredited) |
| Jacinto Soria | ... | plasterer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Carlos Bonmatí | ... | sound recordist trainee (as Carlos Bonmati) |
| Luis Castro | ... | sound effects |
| Gilles Ortion | ... | sound |
| Alfonso Pino | ... | sound mixer |
| Antonio Rodríguez 'Mármol' | ... | boom operator (as Antonio Rodriguez) |
| Jaume Puig | ... | stereo consultant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Reyes Abades | ... | special effects |
| Pedro Balandín | ... | special effects assistant |
| Tomás Urbán | ... | special effects assistant (as Tomas Urban) |
Stunts
| Gonzalo Hernández | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pancho Alcaine | ... | second assistant camera |
| Alberto Arnal | ... | electrician (as Jose Alberto Arnal) |
| José Antonio García Merelo | ... | electrician (as Jose Antonio Garcia) |
| Federico G. Grau | ... | still photographer (as Federico Gomez Grau) |
| Julio Madurga | ... | second operator |
| Ramón Muñoz Bravo | ... | key grip (as Ramon Muñoz Bravo) |
| Miguel Ángel Muñoz | ... | first assistant camera (as Miguel Angel Muñoz) |
| Teodoro Ortega | ... | electrician |
| Miguel Ángel Rodríguez | ... | gaffer (as Miguel Angel Rodriguez) |
| Edmundo Sanz | ... | grip (as Edmundo San Rodriguez) |
| José Luis Torrecilla | ... | electrician (as Jose Luis Torrecilla) |
| Anselmo Villalba | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| María Luisa Durán | ... | set costumer (as Maria Luisa Duran) |
| Joaquín Montero | ... | set costumer (as Joaquin Montero) |
| Isabel Perales | ... | set costumer |
Music Department
| Manuel Gama | ... | music recordist |
| Alejandro Massó | ... | music arranger (as Alejandro Masso) / musical director (as Alejandro Masso) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Carmen Soriano | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Francesc Aguilera | ... | transportation coordinator (as Aguilera) |
Additional Crew
| Francisco Amaro | ... | payroll |
| Francisco Ardura | ... | animals (as Paco Ardura) |
| Charo Ema | ... | press / public relations |
| Rafael García | ... | caterer |
| Marco Gómez | ... | production assistant (as Marco Gomez) |
| Alfonso López | ... | production assistant (as Alfonso Lopez) |
| José López | ... | production assistant (as Jose Lopez) |
| Carmen Martínez Rebé | ... | production assistant (as Carmen Martinez) |
| Serafín Orcoz | ... | military advisor (as Teniente Coronel Serafín Orcoz) |
| Alberto Portillo | ... | choreographer |
| Jesús Santos del Bosque | ... | caterer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Faro Films (1990) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1990) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Vídeo Mercury Films (1990) (Spain)
- Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1991) (Australia) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Palace Pictures (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video (1991) (Spain) (video)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1991) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Colifilms Distribution (1991) (France) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1991) (Canada) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Prestige (1991) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Folkets Bio (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1992) (United States) (VHS) (subtitled)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1992) (Australia) (video) (subtitled)
- MCA Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS) (subtitled)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS) (subtitled)
- Divisa Home Video (2014) (Spain) (DVD)
- Italian International Film (1991) (Italy) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cine Grúa (grip and lighting equipment)
- Cámara Rent (camera equipment provided by)
- Discos Milan (soundtrack)
- Estudios Exa (sound post-production)
- Gecisa (grip and lighting equipment)
- Legiscine (administration)
- Mateos (props)
- Mengibar, Vázquez y Mateos (art department services)
- Mengíbar (props)
- Roasa (arms)
- Strelo (extras)
- Umesa (grip and lighting equipment)
- Ángel Megino (transportation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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?
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in La fiesta (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Mi jaca See more » |
| Quotes |
Paulino:
Hey, give me one of those Macedonias. [Spanish pronunciation of c, with a lisp. Soldier doesn't understand] Paulino: Macedonia--those. [pointing at the brand on the cigarette box] Italian soldier: [mimicking Spanish, but mispronouncing "c" as "s"] Macedonia. [pronouncing "c" as "ch", as in Italian] Italian soldier: Macedonia! Try to speak Italian! [gives cigarette] See more » |