Woi ini bagus banget, kemana aja gue ‼️ "Roma" tells the story of a domestic worker named Cleo Gutiérrez, who works for a 'big' family in 1970s Mexico. I say 'big' because they have four kids, more than one maid (Cleo works alongside Adela), and a family driver whose name I don’t remember ever being mentioned. The film mainly follows Cleo and her everyday life as she takes care of this household. Even though she’s “just” a maid by status, she’s treated like family. The kids adore her, and Señora Sofía, or the mother, clearly respects her. There’s this shared emotional weight between them that goes way beyond the employer-maid dynamic. I won’t spoil it, but you’ll feel it. Just watch it. This film is seriously beautiful. Cleo, played by Yalitza Aparicio, feels incredibly real. Her performance is quiet but powerful, it feels like as Cleo she knows her place in the family, she’s never too forward, and that subtlety is exactly what makes her so loved. But she’s not put on a pedestal either; she still gets scolded when she messes up, like any other family member. I don’t even know if Yalitza was a professional or well-known actress before this, but she’s absolutely phenomenal here. The black & white cinematography is stunning, especially in how it lingers on everyday spaces and objects (it focuses more on object & settings rather than the actors). It feels deliberate and intimate, almost like a visual statement about memory, class, and presence. And honestly, this film is such a strong ode to women. There are barely any male characters worth rooting for (except maybe Pepe lmao). Even though it’s very women-centered, this feels like essential viewing for everyone. The message is loud without shouting: women are strong, resilient, and capable; even when carrying heavier emotional and physical burdens than men. If you don’t walk away with more respect for women after this, I genuinely don’t know what will. (Disclaimer: there is one scene, particularly the birth scene, that can be very triggering & genuinely hard to watch. It lingers on me. Damn.) The pacing is slow, but never boring. It feels like daily life in 1970s Mexico, captured as-is. At times, it almost feels like watching a memory rather than a movie... I’d fully believe these people actually lived in that era. And no, it’s not slow because it’s empty or flat; the vintage atmosphere just flows so naturally. I haven’t followed the Oscars closely few years ago and haven’t seen all the nominees, but I don’t get how this didn’t win Best Picture. The story is raw, honest, and deeply human, "Roma" stands as a quiet but powerful statement in cinema.