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Oh, Carmela!

Original title: ¡Ay, Carmela!
  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
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7.1/10
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Carmen Maura and Andrés Pajares in ¡Ay, Carmela! (1990)
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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 lan... Read allDuring 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.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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  • Director
    • Carlos Saura
  • Writers
    • Rafael Azcona
    • José Sanchis Sinisterra(play)
    • Carlos Saura
  • Stars
    • Carmen Maura
    • Andrés Pajares
    • Gabino Diego
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carlos Saura
  • Writers
    • Rafael Azcona
    • José Sanchis Sinisterra(play)
    • Carlos Saura
  • Stars
    • Carmen Maura
    • Andrés Pajares
    • Gabino Diego
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 22 wins & 6 nominations

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    Carmen Maura and Andrés Pajares in ¡Ay, Carmela! (1990)
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    Gabino Diego, Carmen Maura, and Andrés Pajares in ¡Ay, Carmela! (1990)
    Gabino Diego, Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, and Carlos Saura in ¡Ay, Carmela! (1990)
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    Carmen Maura
    Carmen Maura
    • Carmelaas Carmela
    Andrés Pajares
    Andrés Pajares
    • Paulinoas Paulino
    Gabino Diego
    Gabino Diego
    • Gustaveteas Gustavete
    Armando De Razza
    Armando De Razza
    • Teniente Ripamonteas Teniente Ripamonte
    José Sancho
    José Sancho
    • Capitánas Capitán
    • (as Jose Sancho)
    Mario De Candia
    • Bruno CTV 1ºas Bruno CTV 1º
    Miguel Rellán
    Miguel Rellán
    • Teniente interrogadoras Teniente interrogador
    • (as Miguel Angel Rellan)
    Edward Zentara
    Edward Zentara
    • Soldado polacoas Soldado polaco
    Rafael Díaz
    • Centinelaas Centinela
    • (as Rafael Diaz)
    Chema Mazo
    • Alcaldeas Alcalde
    Antonio Fuentes
    • Alférez artilleroas Alférez artillero
    Mario Martín
    Mario Martín
    • Caciqueas Cacique
    • (as Mario Martin)
    Emilio del Valle
    • Cabo Cardosoas Cabo Cardoso
    Silvia Casanova
    Silvia Casanova
    • Mujer presaas Mujer presa
    Alfonso Guirao
    • Campesinoas Campesino
    Felipe García Vélez
    Felipe García Vélez
    • Médicoas Médico
    • (as Felipe Velez)
    Félix Pardo
    • Soldado CTV 2ºas Soldado CTV 2º
    • (as Felix Pardo)
    Manuel Millán
    • Caboas Cabo
    • (as Manolo Millan)
    • Director
      • Carlos Saura
    • Writers
      • Rafael Azcona
      • José Sanchis Sinisterra(play)
      • Carlos Saura
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    • 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.
    • Connections
      Referenced in La fiesta (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Mi jaca
      Written by Juan Mostazo and Ramón Perelló

      Performed by Carmen Maura

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    bitter comedy
    it is a form of parable. piece of long exorcism of Spain against its past shadows. a film like a puzzle of references. art resistance, moral choices, adventure, burlesque, compromises and truth, love and life and dream. all under the precise art of Carlos Saura tools. part of a chain, it is different. not only for extraordinary performance of Carmen Maura but for courage to not be only a Spanish story. the three flags, the prisoners, the school, theater, maybe the map are clues for define a deep European crisis and confrontation with the past. and that is the essence of this splendid movie - to open doors, to transform a past story in present reflection, to be a testimony and, in same measure, an invitation to discover the best choice in dark periods.
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    • Jan 27, 2014

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1990 (Argentina)
    • Countries of origin
      • Spain
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Polish
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ay Carmela!
    • Filming locations
      • Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Iberoamericana Films Internacional
      • Televisión Española (TVE)
      • Ellepi Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $299,090
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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