A lead-in to Carla Simón’s new film Romería, opening July 10 at TSL. Following the death of her parents, six-year-old Frida is sent to the Catalan countryside to live with her aunt and uncle, who become her new legal guardians. Carla Simón’s deeply personal, autobiographical feature debut quietly observes Frida’s first summer with her new family as she struggles to come to terms with her grief, jealousy of her younger cousin Anna, and the unfamiliar rhythms of rural life. A tender, lyrical, and emotionally devastating portrait of childhood and loss, anchored by an extraordinary natural performance from young Laia Artigas.
“A stunning drama of a childhood ripped apart.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
“A film of gentle catharsis.” – Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times
