Carla Simón's "El Verano Que Lloré De Ti" Completes Personal Trilogy

Spanish director Carla Simón, acclaimed for her Golden Bear-winning film "Alcarràs," returns to the spotlight with "El Verano Que Lloré De Ti." The movie, a finalist in the Cannes Film Festival's main competition, has already garnered 18 nominations across Spain's Goya and Gaudí awards.

Beneath the film's accolades lies a deeply personal narrative for Simón. "Through film, I can create images of my parents and give them new life," she stated. The story follows a young girl who, after losing both parents, embarks on a journey with her mother's diary to uncover the truth about her biological father and family history. The narrative intertwines reality and memory, piecing together a buried past.

This journey mirrors Simón's own life. Her father died of AIDS when she was three, and her mother passed away when she was six, leading to her upbringing by her uncle. Her previous films, "Summer 1993" and "Alcarràs," explored her childhood and family memories. "El Verano Que Lloré De Ti" marks the culmination of this deeply personal exploration, confronting painful memories rather than avoiding them.

To bring these memories to life, Simón collaborated with "The Wonders" cinematographer Helena Luccioni. Luccioni's delicate visuals navigate the space between reality and imagination, transforming family memories into dreamlike imagery. International media, including The Guardian, have lauded the film as a "gripping journey of self-discovery," with many critics calling it Simón's most mature and moving work to date. "El Verano Que Lloré De Ti" is currently screening at the Taipei Film Festival and will be released in Taiwan on July 24.

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Through film, I can create images of my parents and give them new life.