
Ay, Carmela!
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?
Release Date: 1990-03-16
Comedy
Drama
War
★★★★★★★★★★ (81 votes)
Casts

Carmen Maura
as Carmela

Andrés Pajares
as Paulino

Gabino Diego
as Gustavete

José Sancho
as Capitán

Armando De Razza
as Teniente Ripamonte

Mario De Candia
as Bruno CTV 1º

Miguel Rellán
as Teniente interrogador

Edward Żentara
as Soldado polaco

Mario Martín
as Cacique

Silvia Casanova
as Mujer presa