Roma (2018)

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

Won 3 Oscars. Another 243 wins & 214 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yalitza Aparicio	...	Cleo
Marina de Tavira	...	Sra. Sofía
Diego Cortina Autrey	...	Toño
Carlos Peralta	...	Paco
Marco Graf	...	Pepe
Daniela Demesa	...	Sofi
Nancy García García	...	Adela
Verónica García	...	Sra. Teresa
Andy Cortés	...	Ignacio
Fernando Grediaga	...	Sr. Antonio
Jorge Antonio Guerrero	...	Fermín
José Manuel Guerrero Mendoza	...	Ramón
Latin Lover	...	Profesor Zovek
Zarela Lizbeth Chinolla Arellano	...	Dra. Velez
José Luis López Gómez	...	Pediatra

Storyline

Cleo is one of two domestic workers who help Antonio and Sofía take care of their four children in 1970s Mexico City. Complications soon arise when Antonio suddenly runs away with his mistress and Cleo finds out that she's pregnant. When Sofía decides to take the kids on vacation, she invites Cleo for a much-needed getaway to clear her mind and bond with the family.

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Plot Keywords:

maid | nanny | mexico city | class differences | 1970s | 

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Taglines:

There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for graphic nudity, some disturbing images, and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

The scene in which Cleo is turning off the lights contains 45 different camera positions.

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Goofs

Soon after returning from their New Year's celebration, the family is sitting around the dining room table and Toño and Beto are talking about Super Bowl V. Toño says, "The Cowboys won because Baltimore got cocky." Baltimore actually won 16-13.

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Quotes

Benita: Mountains are old, but they're still green.

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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).

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Connections

Features The Porky Pig Show (1964)

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Soundtracks

Más bonita que ninguna
Written by Augusto Algueró and Antonio Guijarro
Performed by Rocío Dúrcal
Published by Warner Chappell Music Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Courtesy of Universal Music Mexico, S.A. de C.V.

User Reviews

CUARON'S BEST FILM

Every single frame of this film is brilliant. It's not just his use of long takes -- it's HOW he uses long takes. It's not just his inclusion of non-actors -- it's the dignity with which they move on screen. 10/10.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Mexico USA

Language:

Spanish Mixtec English Japanese German French Norwegian

Release Date:

21 November 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Roma

Filming Locations:

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,140,769

Company Credits

Production Co:

Esperanto Filmoj, Pimienta Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Atmos DTS (DTS: X) (mainland China theatrical release)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1