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Carla Simón's 'Romería' Completes Emotional Family Trilogy at Cannes

5/26/2025

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Carla Simón, the acclaimed Spanish director, returns to Cannes in 2025 with her poignant film 'Romería,' the final chapter of her deeply personal family trilogy. Following 'Verano 1993,' which reflects her childhood loss to AIDS, and 'Alcarràs,' this film continues to weave her emotional narrative. 'Verano 1993' is currently available for free streaming in Spain on RTVE Play.

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Carla Simón, the acclaimed Spanish director, returns to Cannes in 2025 with her poignant film 'Romería,' the final chapter of her deeply personal family trilogy. Following 'Verano 1993,' which reflects her childhood loss to AIDS, and 'Alcarràs,' this film continues to weave her emotional narrative. 'Verano 1993' is currently available for free streaming in Spain on RTVE Play.