Ay, Carmela!
“Across the battlefields of Spain, she won the heart of every man.”
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.
Where to watch Ay, Carmela! in United States
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Where is Ay, Carmela! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Ay, Carmela!
Ay, Carmela! is a 1990 Spanish-language comedy, drama and war film directed by Carlos Saura. The cast is led by Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, Gabino Diego. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
Ay, Carmela! was produced by Ellepi Films and Iberoamericana Films Internacional and made in Italy and Spain. It was released on March 16, 1990. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Writers
- Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona
- Release date
- March 16, 1990
- Original language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Ellepi Films, Iberoamericana Films Internacional
Ay, Carmela! cast & crew
Ay, Carmela! was directed by Carlos Saura and written by Carlos Saura and Rafael Azcona.
The cast features Carmen Maura as Carmela, Andrés Pajares as Paulino, Gabino Diego as Gustavete, Armando De Razza as Teniente Ripamonte (as Maurizio de Razza), José Sancho as Capitán, and Mario De Candia as Bruno CTV 1º.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alejandro Massó, cinematography is by José Luis Alcaine, and it was produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez.
Is Ay, Carmela! worth watching?
Ay, Carmela! holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 89 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and war, Ay, Carmela! is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Ay, Carmela!
Carmen Maura
Carmela
Andrés Pajares
Paulino
Gabino Diego
Gustavete
Armando De Razza
Teniente Ripamonte (as Maurizio de Razza)
José Sancho
Capitán
Mario De Candia
Bruno CTV 1º
Miguel Rellán
Teniente interrogador (as Miguel Angel Rellan)
Edward Żentara
Soldado polaco
Rafael Díaz
Centinela
Chema Mazo
Alcalde
Antonio Fuentes
Alférez artillero
Mario Martín
Cacique
Ay, Carmela! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ay, Carmela! in United States?
Ay, Carmela! is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Ay, Carmela! on YouTube TV?
Yes — Ay, Carmela! is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Ay, Carmela! in?
Ay, Carmela! is originally in Spanish, with audio tracks including Italian, Polish, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ay, Carmela!?
Ay, Carmela! runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Ay, Carmela! rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
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