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Elisa, My Life

1977·Drama·2h 5m
7.1
Elisa has not seen her father Luis for nine years, but she receives a telegram from her sister Isabel in a moment of crisis in her marriage with Antonio telling that her father is ill. Elisa decides to travel to the countryside of Madrid with Isabel and her brother-in-law Julián and their two children to visit Luis for his birthday. Elisa decides to stay with her father when her sister returns to Madrid with her family and she gets closer to Luis, understanding why he left her mother years ago. Later she tells him that Antonio cheated on her with her best friend Sophie and their relationship has ended. When Antonio unexpectedly arrives in the house, Elisa makes a decision about her life.
Directed by Carlos Saura
marriage crisis
writing
telegram
dying father
illness
dual role
father daughter reunion
family issues
self reflection
recollections
stabbed to death
memories
parallel stories
father and daughter
cheating husband
writing desk
aging man
spanish countryside

Cast

Fernando Rey
Fernando Rey
Luis
Geraldine Chaplin
Geraldine Chaplin
Elisa Santamaría
Isabel Mestres
Isabel Mestres
Isabel
Joaquín Hinojosa
Joaquín Hinojosa
Julián
Norman Briski
Norman Briski
Antonio
Ana Torrent
Ana Torrent
Elisa, as child

Crew

Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura
Director
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura
Screenplay
Pablo G. del Amo
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Teo Escamilla
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
Elías Querejeta
Elías Querejeta
Producer
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura
Story

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oh my head hurts, what a blast
oh my head hurts, what a blast
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