Elisa, My Life (1977)
2h 5m
Running Time
April 21, 1977Release Date
Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently Elisa, My Life is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Fernando Rey
Luis

Geraldine Chaplin
Elisa Santamaría

Isabel Mestres
Isabel

Joaquín Hinojosa
Julián

Norman Briski
Antonio

Francisco Guijar
Doctor

Arantxa Escamilla
Isabel, as child

Jacobo Escamilla
boy

Ana Torrent
Elisa, as child

Antonio Belizón
Set Decoration

Ramón de Diego
Makeup Artist

Angelines Castro
Costume Design

Pablo G. del Amo
Editor

Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography

Carlos Saura
Director / Screenplay / Story

Francisco J. Querejeta
First Assistant Director

Víctor Albarrán
Unit Production Manager

Bernardo Menz
Sound

Giorgio Mainiero
Original Music Composer

Elías Querejeta
Producer
Media.

Details.
Release DateApril 21, 1977
Original NameElisa, vida mía
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 5m
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
telegram
marriage crisis
illness
family issues
writing
dying father
dual role
father daughter reunion
self reflection
recollections
stabbed to death
memories
parallel stories
father and daughter
cheating husband
writing desk
aging man
spanish countryside
Wiki.
Elisa, Vida mía (English: Elisa, My Life) is a 1977 Spanish drama film written and directed by Carlos Saura. The film stars Saura's long-term companion and frequent collaborator, Geraldine Chaplin. She stars alongside Fernando Rey, who won the Best Actor award at the 1977 Cannes Film Festival for his performance.
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