Carla Simon's film 'Romeria' addresses Spain's lost generation to AIDS

Filmmaker Carla Simon has directed 'Romeria,' a work blending fiction with autobiographical memories that revisits the fate of her parents, who died young after contracting HIV. The film aims to shift perspectives on Spain's generation lost to AIDS. Simon's parents passed away at a very young age due to HIV contamination. 'Romeria' explores this personal and historical trauma through cinematic narrative. The project represents a significant cultural intervention regarding Spain's AIDS history. Simon hopes her film will foster a changed outlook on this affected generation. The work merges documentary elements with fictional storytelling techniques. It addresses a largely overlooked chapter in Spanish social history.