Elisa, My Life(1977)
Elisa, vida mía
Elisa, My Life Synopsis
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.
Elisa, My Life (1977) is a drama film directed by Carlos Saura, released on April 21, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Fernando Rey, Geraldine Chaplin, Isabel Mestres and Joaquín Hinojosa. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Carlos Saura
- Writers:
- Carlos Saura, Carlos Saura
- Producers:
- Elías Querejeta
- Cinematographer:
- Teo Escamilla
- Composer:
- Giorgio Mainiero
- Production:
- Elías Querejeta PC
- Status:
- Released
Elisa, My Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Rey
as Luis
Geraldine Chaplin
as Elisa Santamaría
Isabel Mestres
as Isabel
Joaquín Hinojosa
as Julián
Norman Briski
as Antonio
- Francisco Guijar
Francisco Guijar
as Doctor
- Arantxa Escamilla
Arantxa Escamilla
as Isabel, as child
- Jacobo Escamilla
Jacobo Escamilla
as boy
Ana Torrent
as Elisa, as child
Key crew
Directed by Carlos Saura, written by Carlos Saura and Carlos Saura, produced by Elías Querejeta.
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Elisa, My Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 30 ratings.
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Elisa, My Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elisa, My Life online?
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Elisa, My Life (1977) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elisa, My Life?
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The main cast of Elisa, My Life (1977) includes Fernando Rey, Geraldine Chaplin, Isabel Mestres, Joaquín Hinojosa and Norman Briski. The film was directed by Carlos Saura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elisa, My Life released?
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Elisa, My Life was released on April 21, 1977 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Elisa, My Life worth watching?
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Elisa, My Life (1977) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.