# Ay, Carmela! (1990)

> A touring Republican theatre couple is forced to turn political satire into a survival bargain inside fascist-controlled Spain.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26839

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, War
- Director: Carlos Saura
- Cast: Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, Gabino Diego, Armando De Razza, José Sancho, Mario De Candia, Miguel Rellán, Edward Żentara
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101025/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, tragic, tense, historical drama night, political cinema viewing

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