Summer 1993

Adventure/Coming of Age, Spain 2017

In the summer 1993, following the death of her parents, six years old Frida moves from Barcelona to the Catalan province to live with her aunt and uncle, who are now her new legal guardians. The country life is a challenge for Frida – time passes differently in her new home and the nature that surrounds her is mysterious and estranging. She now has a little sister for whom she has to take care of and has to deal with new feelings, such as jealousy. Often, Frida is naively convinced that running away would be the best solution to her problems. Yet, the family does what it can to achieve a fragile new balance and bring normality to their life. Occasional family outings to a local fiesta or a swimming pool, cooking or listening to jazz in the garden bring them moments of happiness. Slowly, Frida realizes that she is there to stay and has to adapt to the new environment. Before the season is over, she has to cope with her emotions and her parents have to learn to love her as their own daughter.
100 min
HD
Starting at 0
Audio language:
Catalan
Subtitles:
English

Awards

Berlin Int. Film Festival 2017 Best First Feature Best Feature Film
Cinema Writers Circle Awards 2018 Best Original Screenplay Best New Director
Goya Awards 2018 Best Supporting Actor - David Verdaguer Best New Actress - Bruna Cusí

More information

Director:

Carla Simón

Writer:

Carla Simón

Cast:

Laia Artigas (Frida)

Paula Robles (Anna)

Bruna Cusí (Marga)

David Verdaguer (Esteve)

Montse Sanz (Lola)

Isabel Rocatti (Àvia)

Berta Pipó (Aunt Angela)

Etna Campillo (Irene)

Paula Blanco (Cesca)

Original title:

Estiu 1993

Original language:

Catalan

Further titles:

'93 Yazı

Estiu de 1993

Sommer 1993

Sommeren 1993

Verano de 1993

Verão 1993

Format:

1.85:1 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 0 (Violence & Blood)

Audio language:

Catalan

Subtitles:

English