Elisa, My Life (1977)
Elisa, vida mía
125 min
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.
- Release date
- April 21, 1977
- Country of origin
- Spain
Where to watch
Subscription
Criterion Channel
Cast
- Fernando Rey as Luis - Padre de Elisa
- Geraldine Chaplin as Elisa
- Isabel Mestres as Isabel
- Joaquín Hinojosa as Julián
- Norman Briski as Antonio
- Francisco Guijar as Médico
- Ana Torrent as Niña Elisa
- Geraldine Chaplin as Madre de Elisa
- Arantxa Escamilla as La Niña
- Jacobo Escamilla as El Niño
Crew
- Carlos Saura · Director
- Carlos Saura · Writer
- Elías Querejeta · Producer
- Teo Escamilla · Cinematographer
- Pablo G. del Amo · Editor