Ay, Carmela!
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved All Quiet on the Western Front or The Guns of Navarone, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During the Spanish Civil War, a group of comics lightens the days of the Republican troops. Tired of life in the front lines, they make their way to Valencia, accidentally entering enemy land and falling prisoner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
13 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos Saura
- Carmen MauraCarmela
- Andrés PajaresPaulino
- Gabino DiegoGustavete
- Armando De RazzaTeniente Ripamonte (as Maurizio de Razza)
- José SanchoCapitán
- Mario De CandiaBruno CTV 1º
- Miguel RellánTeniente interrogador (as Miguel Angel Rellan)
- Edward ŻentaraSoldado polaco
- Rafael DíazCentinela
- Chema MazoAlcalde