Overview

• The pre-screening at the Auditorio Mar de Vigo marked the first Spanish public showing and ended with sustained applause, according to local coverage.
• 'Romería' is slated to open in Spain on September 5 with 125 screens confirmed, a figure local reporting suggests could increase before release.
• The film premiered at Cannes without prizes, contrasting with Simón’s Berlinale success on earlier works including the Golden Bear for 'Alcarràs'.
• The story follows Marina as she travels from Catalonia to Galicia to obtain documents related to her father, prompting encounters with paternal relatives and a reassessment of her family history.
• Production emphasizes Galician authenticity with locations such as the Cíes Islands, Toralla, O Grove and Bueu, maritime scenes on local vessels, and a soundtrack guided by Eladio Santos that features traditional pieces and a song by María Arnal.