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Carla Simón's Romería: AIDS, Ghosts & Galician Roots
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Carla Simóns Romería delves into the AIDS crisis of the eighties in Vigo, Galicia, following Marinas journey to uncover her family history after losing her parents. Simón blends real memories with fiction, exploring the lingering impact of the heroin epidemic and stigma. The film, part of an unplanned trilogy, marks a departure from Simóns usual realism, incorporating ghosts and a joyful dance ritual inspired by Galician traditions. As a mother herself, Simón approaches the subject with empathy, closing this chapter and looking towards a flamenco musical next.
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