Carmen y Lola

It was a waste of story for me and some parts could have been worked out better like the parents part. Also it was a hell to watch the actors having no what so ever chemistry in this movie and I can sincerely say that I probally would have liked it better without any of the romance.

I have no clue why critics rate this movie so high, maybe they are so stuck to be confronted with a "reality" that they are so out of, who knows? For me this was a really bad representing what such a story should be in a romantic way.

A brilliant account of love between two young women overcoming obstacles that may be stronger in this particular culture, but are certainly not exclusive to it. Those who accuse the film of racism and stereotypical visions should listen to the stories of non-gypsy young lesbians who have also heard their mothers cry and beg them to say it's not true. Moving, disturbing, and excellently performed by all its non-professional gypsy actors. Definitely worth watching.

This movie is perfect for anyone looking for a love story that will not only break your heart but fix it up at the same time. 'Carmen Y Lola' tells the story of two young gypsy girls in Madrid who eventually fall in love despite their families' religious viewpoints and societal expectations of their daughters. Their parents expect them to get engaged, get married, be a wife, and have babies for the rest of their life all while devoting their lives to God. This love story makes you really root for their romance to succeed, and takes you through their journey of keeping their relationship secret. You will feel the story tug at your heartstrings as they deal with society's views on a lesbian relationship and how they don't fit in with their expected roles set by their gypsy heritage. There is a lot of tension between their culture and their nonconforming relationship and relationship with their parents. As a sad yet happy film all in one, I would recommend this film to anyone willing to get fully invested in the story of the characters and fall in love with them.

Exposing conservatism in cultures and communities with the example of the Gypsy community in Spain, repression due to religious fanatism and addressing social problems with hints of sexism and racism. Occasionally over-dramatized in terms of directing and acting, and somewhat stale in terms of screenwriting. Nevertheless, the film gives a very relevant and necessary perspective on regressive communities.

I absolutely loved this movie. It addresses a difficult subject, essentially a minority within a minority, being a woman in a deeply male-dominated society, being a lesbian in a culture with strongly predestined roles of wife and mother and being a Gypsy in a white society. In all three aspects that define who they are, they are discriminated. In this harsh milieu, two girls fall in love. I found the movie positive and hopeful. Carmen and Lola were realistic, their love was belivable. The two lead girls were great despite being non-professional actresses.