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Release Date:
March 16, 1990
Original Title:
¡Ay, Carmela!
Alternate Titles:
Ai, Carmela!
아 카르멜라
Genres:
Comedy | Drama | War
Production Companies:
Ellepi Films
Iberoamericana Films Internacional
TVE
Production Countries:
Italy | Spain
Ratings / Certifications:
RO: AP
Runtime: 102
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?
Director:
Carlos Saura
Director of Photography:
José Luis Alcaine
Editor:
Pablo G. del Amo
Executive Producer:
Andrés Vicente Gómez
Original Music Composer:
Alejandro Massó
Production Design:
Rafael Palmero
Screenplay:
Rafael Azcona
Carlos Saura
Theatre Play:
José Sanchis Sinisterra
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