Elisita
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Elisita is a 1980
Spanish
dramatic film written and directed by Juan Cano Arecha.
The film is a love story between a young student (Antonio) an and older woman (Elisita). Action takes place in Madrid, Spain during the Francisco Franco post-war regime.
Flashback takes us back to Franco’s ruthless dictatorship era. Elisita is an intelligent young but mature woman who lives with her rich widower and extremely catholic mother Dona Elisa. Elisita’s mother encourages her to find a husband and marry before she is too old. Antonio is a young student friend of the family who is preparing for his school exams. Too young to be her husband, Antonio is mutually attracted by her caring personality. Elisita is asked to help Antonio with his Latin and math lessons. As they spend several afternoons together they develop a close bond. Elisita knows this might be her last chance to fall in love and Antonio's first encounter with passion. As days pass, Elisita and Antonio fall in love and the inevitable happens.
and Italian Producer Eduardo De Santis. He made his debut in this movie at 14 years of age.
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dramatic film written and directed by Juan Cano Arecha.
The film is a love story between a young student (Antonio) an and older woman (Elisita). Action takes place in Madrid, Spain during the Francisco Franco post-war regime.
Plot
The film begins in 1980's Spain during the political transition from dictatorship into democracy. An old single woman (Elisita) sits alone in ‘The Retiro’ park in central Madrid remembering her only love story during the post civil war in Spain.Flashback takes us back to Franco’s ruthless dictatorship era. Elisita is an intelligent young but mature woman who lives with her rich widower and extremely catholic mother Dona Elisa. Elisita’s mother encourages her to find a husband and marry before she is too old. Antonio is a young student friend of the family who is preparing for his school exams. Too young to be her husband, Antonio is mutually attracted by her caring personality. Elisita is asked to help Antonio with his Latin and math lessons. As they spend several afternoons together they develop a close bond. Elisita knows this might be her last chance to fall in love and Antonio's first encounter with passion. As days pass, Elisita and Antonio fall in love and the inevitable happens.
Cast
- Nicolas De Santis - Antonio
- Encarna Paso - Elisita
- Lola Gaos – Dona Elisa
- Imanol Arias – Chico en Parque
- Mari Paz Ballesteros - Amiga
- Concha Gomez Conde – Antonio’s mother
- Guillermo Heras – Doctor
- Socorro Anadon – Chica En parque
Production notes
Nicolas De Santis who plays Antonio as lead actor is the son of famous Spanish actress Maria CuadraMaria Cuadra
Maria Cuadra is a leading Spanish film, television and theater actress who has starred in several high profile Spanish and international productions including: Platero y yo, Ultimo Encuentro, Vuelve San Valentin, Marinai, donne e guai, and La Cancion del Olvido...
and Italian Producer Eduardo De Santis. He made his debut in this movie at 14 years of age.