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Carla Simón’s Romería Earns Ovation at Vigo Pre-Release Ahead of Sept. 5 Spain Opening

A Vigo pre-release underscored the film’s local roots before a 5 September rollout.

Una escena de «Romería», rodada en Vigo. | | FDV
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Tras emocionar al público y a la crítica en el Festival de Cannes, la Premio Nacional de Cine Carla Simón se gana la aclamación de los vigueses en el estreno nacional de su nueva película

Overview

  • The national pre-release at Auditorio Mar de Vigo filled more than 1,300 seats and closed with a prolonged ovation reported at about five minutes.
  • Officials and cultural figures attended, including Vice President Yolanda Díaz, while some guests used the event to voice support for Palestine.
  • Distributors have confirmed 125 screens in Spain for opening weekend on 5 September, with the count reported as likely to expand.
  • Romería concludes Simón’s family trilogy with an autobiographical journey that revisits the 1980s heroin and HIV crisis through a daughter’s search for family truth.
  • Shot largely in Vigo and nearby coastal sites, the film highlights local maritime life and traditions, with a soundtrack shaped by Galician music and contributions from Eladio Santos and María Arnal.