Sensitively weaves together the relationships between its participants and extends the discoveries of its central figure to the environment that surrounds. [Full review in Spanish]

It’s a powerful story but Simón handles it with a light touch.

As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell. But this modest saga saves its biggest surprise for its final reels...

The most powerful aspect of Romería is that it offers no consolation. No one asks for forgiveness. No one changes. But the film is not defeatist. [Full review in Spanish]