Ay, Carmela!
1990, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Saura.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Carlos SauraDirector
- 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
- Antonio FuentesAlférez artillero
- Mario MartínCacique
Details
- Released
- 16 March 1990
- Original title
- ¡Ay, Carmela!
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Carlos Saura, Rafael Azcona
- Box office
- $2M
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What Ay, Carmela! is based on
Ay, Carmela! is based on Ay Carmela by José Sanchis Sinisterra.
Ay Carmela
By José Sanchis Sinisterra
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Ay, Carmela!: quick answers
Is Ay, Carmela! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ay, Carmela!?
Ay, Carmela! runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Ay, Carmela! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ay, Carmela!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ay, Carmela! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ay, Carmela! yet.
Which OTT platform is Ay, Carmela! on?
Ay, Carmela! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ay, Carmela!?
If you liked Ay, Carmela!, try Mister Roberts, What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Buck Privates.
Who directed Ay, Carmela!?
Ay, Carmela! (1990) was directed by Carlos Saura and stars Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, Gabino Diego.
What is Ay, Carmela! based on?
Ay, Carmela! is based on Ay Carmela by José Sanchis Sinisterra.