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Carla Simón’s Romería, Final Chapter of Her Autobiographical Trilogy, Opens in Spain Friday

Early reviews praise its intimate diary‑driven approach that revisits Vigo’s 1980s trauma.

Overview

  • Llúcia Garcia leads as Marina, the director’s 18-year-old alter ego who travels to Vigo in the summer of 2004.
  • The narrative intercuts Marina’s present with a reconstructed diary drawn from Simón’s mother’s letters to evoke an earlier era.
  • Reviews describe a largely naturalistic style that culminates in a raw portrayal of a generation marked by heroin and AIDS.
  • Vigo’s on-screen presence is emphasized by local commentary, following a packed pre‑screening at the Beiramar auditorium.
  • El Periódico lists the Spain theatrical release for September 5, with a cast that includes Mitch and Tristán Ulloa.