Elisa & Marcela vs Persecution
Persecution has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.3/10 for Elisa & Marcela). Persecution is the shorter watch at 1h 22m compared with 1h 58m. Persecution is the older of the two (1972 against 2019). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Elisa & Marcela
Persecution| Elisa & Marcela | Persecution | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 1972 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Music, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | Spain | – |
| Director | Isabel Coixet | Atıf Yılmaz |
| Main cast | Manolo Solo, Tamar Novas, Francesc Orella, Lluís Homar, Greta Fernández | Türkan Şoray, Murat Soydan, Muammer Gözalan, Nedret Güvenç, Kayhan Yıldızoğlu |
Synopsis
Elisa & Marcela
The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.
Persecution
Ayla is a conservatory student. Through a coincidence, she meets Tarık, a famous composer. They fall in love and soon become engaged. On a trip abroad, Tarık experiences one of Ayla's biggest traumas. This disaster will affect the fate of the duo in a bad way.
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