Elisa, My Life
1977, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Saura.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Elisa, My Life is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 21 April 1977
- Original title
- Elisa, vida mía
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Carlos Saura
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Elisa, My Life runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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Elisa, My Life is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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Who directed Elisa, My Life?
Elisa, My Life (1977) was directed by Carlos Saura and stars Fernando Rey, Geraldine Chaplin, Isabel Mestres.