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Romeria: A Sun-Drenched Spanish Family Reunion Hides Dark Secrets and Shame

Romeria: A Sun-Drenched Spanish Family Reunion Hides Dark Secrets and Shame

By Jim Slotek

ReviewJim SlotekJuly 1, 2026Spanish Films, Cannes International Film Festival, Romeria, Written and directed by Carla Simón, Sun-drenched seaside stories, Orphaned young woman seeks truth about her parents, Llúcia Garcia, Mitch Martin, AIDS era, Family secrets, Alberto Gracia, Autobiographically inspired filmsComment

Twenty-Four Films Later, My First Cannes Festival Ends on an Emotional High

Twenty-Four Films Later, My First Cannes Festival Ends on an Emotional High

By Carol J. Bream

Review, PreviewJim SlotekMay 25, 2026Cannes, Cannes 2026, Cannes International Film Festival, La Bola Negra (The Black Ball), Notre Salut (A Man of His Time), Lucy Lost, La Bataille De Gaulle: L’âge de fer (Tilting Iron), Amarga Navidad (Bitter Christmas) Comment

Original-Cin at Cannes: Eight Films That Confirm Audiences Win Some, Lose Some

Original-Cin at Cannes: Eight Films That Confirm Audiences Win Some, Lose Some

By Carol J. Bream