Whore and Beloved

Set in the early 1970s, this drama follows Cleo, a domestic worker for a middle-class family in the Colonia Roma neighborhood of Mexico City. The film intimately portrays Cleo's daily life, her relationships with the family, and the personal challenges she faces, including a difficult pregnancy and the discovery of her partner's infidelity. It’s a deeply personal and visually stunning portrait of a woman and the societal dynamics that shape her existence.

Roma was met with widespread critical acclaim, lauded for its direction, cinematography, and performances, particularly that of Yalitza Aparicio. It was widely considered one of the best films of the year and garnered significant awards attention.

• Visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

• A masterful and deeply personal work from Alfonso Cuarón.

• Yalitza Aparicio delivers a breakout, captivating performance.

Google audience: Audiences universally praised the film's powerful storytelling and emotional depth. Many highlighted the stunning black-and-white cinematography and the authentic portrayal of the characters' lives. The film is often described as a moving and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Won 3 Academy Awards including Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Cinematography. Also won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and received numerous other accolades.

Alfonso Cuarón shot Roma himself as the cinematographer, a role he had not officially taken on a film since his 2001 movie 'Y Tu Mamá También'.