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Cura sana

Generation 14plus 2024
© ESCAC Films
Spain during the Noche de San Juan festival. Two sisters, 14-year-old Jessica and 8-year-old Alma, are once again on their way to pick up food stamps from the Caritas charity. The violence they have both experienced over the years at the hands of their father has turned Jessica into an angry, self-destructive teenager with a thick protective skin. She even subjects her little sister to her harsh, hostile behaviour. But during the course of their journey together, Jessica realises that she does not want to turn out like her father. She must learn to treat Alma with love instead of violence.
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by Lucía G. Romero (Director, Screenplay)
with Roser Rendon Ena, Rasvely Lissette Donaire Restituyo, Yaneys Cabrera Ramírez, Leisam Ramos Rodríguez, Ana Barja, Nora Guarro Molina, Evelyn Lissette Restituyo Niva Spain 2024 Spanish 18' World premiere recommendation: 14 years and up

With

  • Roser Rendon Ena (Jessica)
  • Rasvely Lissette Donaire Restituyo (Alma)
  • Yaneys Cabrera Ramírez (Mother)
  • Leisam Ramos Rodríguez (Naty)
  • Ana Barja (Caritas worker)
  • Nora Guarro Molina (Jessica’s friend)
  • Evelyn Lissette Restituyo Niva (Hairdresser)

Crew

Director Lucía G. Romero
Screenplay Lucía G. Romero
Cinematography Gemma de Miguel
Editing Marina Ayet
Music Oriol Brunet
Sound Design Jimmy Solórzano
Sound Eduard Martí Farré
Production Design Aina Callejón
Costumes Aina Callejón
Make-Up Anne Cabrera, Alejandra Caldas
Casting Lucía G. Romero, Ana Barja
Producers Ruth Porro Gisbert, Borja Nández

Produced by

ESCAC Films

Photos

Lucía G. Romero

© Aina Quintana

Born in Barcelona, Spain in 1999. She received a full scholarship to attend the city’s ESCAC film school and graduated with a master’s degree in directing. Her graduation film Cura Sana was presented in the 2024 Generation section of the Berlinale where it won the Crystal Bear for Best Short Film. It also screened and won awards at numerous other festivals and was nominated for Best Short Film at the Catalan Film Academy Awards. The film is inspired by the director’s autobiography and Cuban roots. She is currently developing her debut feature film which explores similar themes.

Filmography ( short films)

2024 Cura sana 2025 Casi septiembre (Close to September)

Bio- & filmography as of Berlinale 2025