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Roma

  • 2018
  • R
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Marina de Tavira, Marco Graf, Yalitza Aparicio, Daniela Demesa, Diego Cortina Autrey, and Carlos Peralta in Roma (2018)
A story that chronicles a tumultuous year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s
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A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.A year in the life of a middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s.

  • Director
    • Alfonso Cuarón
  • Writer
    • Alfonso Cuarón
  • Stars
    • Yalitza Aparicio
    • Marina de Tavira
    • Diego Cortina Autrey
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    164K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,281
    287
    • Director
      • Alfonso Cuarón
    • Writer
      • Alfonso Cuarón
    • Stars
      • Yalitza Aparicio
      • Marina de Tavira
      • Diego Cortina Autrey
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 422Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 252 wins & 219 nominations total

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    Marina de Tavira in Roma (2018)
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    Marco Graf and Yalitza Aparicio in Roma (2018)
    Marina de Tavira, Marco Graf, Yalitza Aparicio, and Fernando Grediaga in Roma (2018)
    Marina de Tavira, Marco Graf, Yalitza Aparicio, Daniela Demesa, Diego Cortina Autrey, and Carlos Peralta in Roma (2018)
    Alfonso Cuarón and Yalitza Aparicio in Roma (2018)
    Yalitza Aparicio in Roma (2018)
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    Alfonso Cuarón at an event for Roma (2018)
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    Yalitza Aparicio
    Yalitza Aparicio
    • Cleo
    Marina de Tavira
    Marina de Tavira
    • Sra. Sofía
    Diego Cortina Autrey
    Diego Cortina Autrey
    • Toño
    Carlos Peralta
    Carlos Peralta
    • Paco
    Marco Graf
    Marco Graf
    • Pepe
    Daniela Demesa
    Daniela Demesa
    • Sofi
    Nancy García García
    Nancy García García
    • Adela
    Verónica García
    Verónica García
    • Sra. Teresa
    Andy Cortés
    • Ignacio
    Fernando Grediaga
    Fernando Grediaga
    • Sr. Antonio
    Jorge Antonio Guerrero
    Jorge Antonio Guerrero
    • Fermín
    José Manuel Guerrero Mendoza
    • Ramón
    Latin Lover
    Latin Lover
    • Profesor Zovek
    Zarela Lizbeth Chinolla Arellano
    • Dra. Velez
    José Luis López Gómez
    • Pediatra
    Edwin Mendoza Ramírez
    • Médico Residente
    Clementina Guadarrama
    Clementina Guadarrama
    • Benita
    Enoc Leaño
    Enoc Leaño
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    • Director
      • Alfonso Cuarón
    • Writer
      • Alfonso Cuarón
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    • Trivia
      The lengthy delivery scene in the hospital was only shot once. The doctors and nurses were real, not actors, hired to make the scene feel more authentic.
    • Goofs
      Reflection of a few members of the crew is visible during dolly shot as Cleo walks to the movie theater with the family.
    • Quotes

      Cleo: I like being dead.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits end with "Shantih Shantih Shantih," the conclusion to every mantra in the Upanishads, a collection of 108 Hindu scriptures. "Shantih" was referenced several times in Alfonso Cuarón's earlier film, Children of Men (2006).
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Early Oscar Contenders You NEED to See (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Te he prometido
      Written by Leo Dan (as Leopoldo Dante Tévez)

      Performed by Leo Dan

      Published by EMI Musical, S.A. de C.V.

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Deeply immersive, incredibly intimate, and visually exceptional
    Many films use a sense of nostalgia in portrayals of times gone by, but few do it in quite as powerful fashion as Alfonso Cuarón's Roma. A deeply immersive film at every moment, perfectly capturing the time period and pulling you in right from the start, Roma is a slow and patient drama that you just can't take your eyes off, something that's furthered by exceptional cinematography, wonderful performances, and a slow-burn but deeply emotional story throughout.

    Now, when I say nostalgia, I don't just mean that Roma is full of 70s clichés to make the setting look convincing, I mean that a deep passion and personal attention to detail has gone into every single frame of the film, something that lends it an extraordinary depth of emotion and beautiful authenticity in a way that I've very rarely, perhaps never, seen before.

    As a semi-autobiographical story written by Cuarón himself, the film is clearly influenced by the director's memories of his childhood, as we see loving attention paid to the smallest of details throughout, yet it's that very practice that makes Roma such a moving and genuine film. Whether it be the small quirks of the family dog, the awkwardly tight driveway next to the house, or the everyday arguments between siblings, it's evident at every moment that this is a film with a deeply personal core, and through all of those tiny details, it helps you to relate all the more to the story being played out before you.

    And then we have the story of the maid, Cleo, played beautifully by Yalitza Aparicio. Once again, the portrayal of her dedicated, kind-hearted and loving character is something that very likely comes from Cuarón's own experience, so tender is the presentation and appreciation of Cleo throughout. That, combined with Aparicio's wonderfully understated yet endlessly likable performance, allows for Cleo to really stand out on screen, even if she is a woman of few words.

    You may think at first that Roma is a little slow and a little too quiet, but it's the patient and elegant build-up over the course of the film that really makes it worth it, and particularly in the case of Cleo, we see someone who you may think of as perfectly ordinary, but the film does an incredible job of showing how extraordinary she can be at times.

    On the flipside, the film isn't without its darker moments, and while the nostalgia and very intimate portrayal of the family is undoubtedly Roma's most moving element, the story further emphasises the importance of familial bonds through its portrayal of the more difficult moments in life, coming to a head particularly towards the final act.

    What's great about Roma is that it isn't a showy drama. Like I've said, it's all about the little things that add up to make it such a moving watch, and even when we do witness some deeply heartbreaking moments, the film keeps its feet on the ground and allows you to retain the same connection with the characters, no matter whether there at the highest of highs or lowest of lows, something that the screenplay does absolutely amazingly.

    The other most noteworthy part of Roma is its incredible visuals. Black-and-white cinematography is always used for a reason nowadays, and crafting a nostalgic vision of the past is one of its strongest suits, as is clearly proved here. What's more, however, is that the rather bright and stark contrasts of the black and white on screen are clearly indicative of the joys and suffering in both this family and the wider community's lives, and the use of that simple yet striking colour pallette from the start really helps to establish an atmosphere that allows for both immense joy and deep heartbreak to really move you.

    Also, in keeping with the understated tone, the film features some beautifully elegant camerawork that further immerses you in the setting, with slow yet dynamic pans across rooms and city streets, starkly powerful long take sequences, and a continual focus on Cleo, keeping her in frame for the majority of every scene she's a part of, further deepening the emotional connection with her that makes the story so engrossing.

    Briefly, if I were to have one problem with Roma, it would be that it's not the most widely accessible film. As a very personal and intimate piece, Alfonso Cuarón puts a lot of focus into the little things that make up the family in the story, however there is less attention paid to the wider socio-political context of the time, something that can occasionally leave you a little confused if you don't have a strong knowledge of modern Mexican history and culture.

    Contemporary politics and culture of course play a role in the story, however Roma is a film that focuses on a more normal story that ends up passing through moments of wider significance. Overall, it's far better that it does exactly that, as it cements the deep intimacy you feel with the characters on screen, further immersing you in the time period, but (like me) if you're not of Mexican heritage, or are rather unaware of what was going on during the early 1970s in the country, then the film can often prove a little inaccessible to really get to grips with.

    On the whole, however, Roma is a truly wonderful film that surpasses so many others in its use of nostalgia and memory, totally immersing you in its time period, and allowing you to develop an unbreakable emotional bond with its main characters, particularly Cleo, played in beautifully understated fashion by Yalitza Aparicio, and furthered by endlessly elegant visuals, the film is a deeply engrossing watch from start to finish.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Netflix
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Mixtec
      • English
      • Japanese
      • German
      • French
      • Norwegian
    • Also known as
      • Khu Phố Roma
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Esperanto Filmoj
      • Participant
      • Pimienta Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,140,769
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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