Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
The UCLA Film & Television Archive presents
"Summer 1993"
(Spain, 2017)
July 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Hammer Museum, Billy Willer Theater
Free admission; box office opens at 6:30 p.m.
Part of the Beyond Barbie Film Series of the UCLA Film & TV Archive,
which showcases women filmmakers around the world
Carla Simón’s tender coming-of-age film follows Frida, a young girl from Barcelona grieving her mother’s untimely death. Sent to live with her uncle’s family in rural Catalonia, Frida struggles with loss and belonging. The film unfolds from her perspective, capturing childhood’s quiet mysteries. Subtly alluding to the early ’90s HIV/AIDS crisis, it never explicitly names the illness. Through evocative performances from its child actors and Simón’s delicate hand, it portrays childhood grief and resilience with stunning, unspoken depth.
DCP, color, 96 min.
Director/Screenwriter: Carla Simón.
With: Laia Artigas, Paula Robles, Bruna Cusí, David Verdaguer, Fermí Reixach.
View the trailer here.
The UCLA International Institute is a proud community sponsor of this UCLA Film & TV Archive event.
Sponsor(s): UCLA International Institute, Film and Television Archive
