Ay, Carmela! (1990)
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In Ay, Carmela, filmmaker Carlos Saura again harks back to his bitter childhood memories of the Spanish Civil War. Carmela (Carmen Maura), Paulino (Andres Pajares) and Gustavete (Gabino Diego) are travelling entertainers, trouping through Spain to perform their act before the Republican troops.… More In Ay, Carmela, filmmaker Carlos Saura again harks back to his bitter childhood memories of the Spanish Civil War. Carmela (Carmen Maura), Paulino (Andres Pajares) and Gustavete (Gabino Diego) are travelling entertainers, trouping through Spain to perform their act before the Republican troops. Early one morning, the three artistes find themselves in Franco-controlled territory. In mute terror, the captive entertainers witness the deaths of several innocents at the hands of the fascists. Then they are forced to do a show for their captors. Swallowing their pride and hiding their disgust, the entertainers agree to do so. But Carmela is unable to go through with this humiliation: before an assembly a Francoites, she defiantly sings a paean to the Loyalist cause...and in so doing, achieves martyrdom. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Carlos Saura
- Written By
- Rafael Azcona, Jose Sanchis Sinisterra, Carlos Saura
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1990 Limited
- Studio
- Cineplex Odeon Films
Critic Reviews
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James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Not Maura's best, but OK
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Cast
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Carmen Maura
as Carmela
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Andres Pajares
as Paulino
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Gabino Diego
as Gustavete
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José Sancho
as Artillery Captain
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Miguel Angel Rellan
as Interrogating Lieutenant
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Edward Zentara
as Polish Officer
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Antonio Fuentes
as Artillery Subaltern
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Silva Casanova
as Woman Prisoner
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Mario de Candia
as Bruno
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Emilio del Valle
as Corporal Cardoso
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Maurizzio di Razza
as Lieutenant Ripamonte
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Rafael Díaz
as Sentry
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Francisco Ferrer
as Officer
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Alfonso Guirao
as Peasant Prisoner
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Mario Martin
as Local Boss
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Chema Mazo
as Mayor
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Víctor Manuel Mendoza
as Officer
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Manolo Millan
as Corporal
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Gabriel García Moreno
as Officer
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Felix Pardo
as Second Soldier
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Felipe Velez
as Republican Doctor
- Maurizio De Razza
