An unspoken epidemic killed her parents. She was far from alone
Carla Simón, whose mother died of AIDS and father vanished due to heroin addiction, explores her traumatic past in her new film Romeria. Following the success of her debut film Summer 1993, which resonated with many facing similar struggles, she aims to address Spain's unspoken heroin and AIDS epidemic. Simón believes this narrative reflects a broader generational experience.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 01:15 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 01:20 UTC
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