Roma
“There are periods in history that scar societies and moments in life that transform us as individuals.”
Drama
In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.
VIBE
Roma feels like a deeply personal, melancholic memory brought to life. Its stunning black-and-white cinematography and deliberate pace immerse you in a bygone era, observing the quiet dignity and profound struggles within a household. It's a poignant, reflective journey through domestic life and societal shifts, evoking a tender, observational intimacy.
melancholicintimatereflectivepoignantobservationalslow-burnblack and white cinematographyauteur cinemaneorealist influencelong takesimmersive sound designmemoryclassmotherhoodfamilysocial change
mexico city, mexico1970smiddle classfamily relationshipsblack and whitemaidautobiographicalmaster servant relationshipdomestic worker
