Carla Simon's film 'Romeria' explores personal history through parents' addiction

Spanish filmmaker Carla Simon has created the film 'Romeria', which draws inspiration from her parents' struggles with drug addiction. The work represents Simon's attempt to reconstruct her own fragmented personal history. Through this cinematic project, she traces the journey of a young woman seeking to understand her past. The film was announced on April 8, 2026. Simon's approach uses a sun-drenched visual style to explore these themes. Her parents' experiences with substance abuse serve as the foundation for the narrative. 'Romeria' functions as both artistic expression and personal investigation. The project represents Simon's continued exploration of autobiographical filmmaking.