In April
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In April

2016
Movie
119 min
English

A man drives away from home waiting for that moment to opt for suicide. On the verge of insanity, he discovers a strange travel companion.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic96
Google Users91%
Director: Alfonso CuarónGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In the vibrant, tumultuous Mexico City of the early 1970s, Cleo, a young domestic worker for a middle-class family, navigates the complexities of her life amidst social and political upheaval. Her personal world is rocked by romantic entanglements and a tragic event, while the family she serves experiences its own profound changes. The film intimately chronicles Cleo's quiet strength and resilience as she confronts life's challenges with grace and dignity.

Critical Reception

Roma received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its stunning black-and-white cinematography, immersive sound design, and poignant portrayal of domestic life and social class in Mexico. Critics lauded Alfonso Cuarón's masterful direction and Yalitza Aparicio's breakout performance, calling it a deeply personal and moving cinematic achievement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking with meticulous attention to detail.

  • A powerful and intimate exploration of family, class, and memory.

  • Yalitza Aparicio delivers a star-making, deeply affecting performance.

Google audience: Viewers praised the film's beautiful cinematography and emotional depth, often highlighting the authentic portrayal of life and the compelling performance of the lead actress. Some noted the deliberate pacing and the lack of a conventional plot as potentially challenging but ultimately rewarding aspects.

Awards & Accolades

Won 3 Academy Awards (Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Foreign Language Film), and nominated for 10 total. Numerous wins at other major festivals and awards, including the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Alfonso Cuarón based the character of Cleo on his own childhood nanny and domestic worker, Liboria 'Libo' Rodríguez, and the film is dedicated to her.

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