Carla Simón

Carla Simón is a Catalan filmmaker who gained international recognition after winning the Golden Bear at the Berlinale film festival four years ago. She is currently newsworthy due to the release of her latest film, "Romería – Das Tagebuch meiner Mutter" (Romería - My Mother's Diary). This film is described as autobiographical and centers on a young woman's search for her identity and the traces of her parents, who died young from AIDS. The narrative explores family taboos and the protagonist's quest to understand her past. The film begins with shaky footage from an old digital camera, setting the stage for a personal and intimate exploration of memory and loss. Simón's work is significant for its exploration of personal and familial themes, often drawing from her own experiences.