Roma Explained: The Beauty We Overlook (Oscars 2019)

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Does Entertainmemt Weekly sponsor your channel now!?!

[@yesemeowmeow]

A video about the little mermaid and the relationship of Ariel and Erick

[@johnmartin4119]

Do an analysis of Lion King

[@ianfilmworks]

What is the name of the song used during "Cinema of Memory" chapter in this video?

[@boywonder3439]

Honestly all people that say this movie is bad/boring really don't understand the art and craft of filmmaking. This is what an oscar-worthy movie looks like. People tend to forget filmaking is an art, just like painting or music and it's not only about deaths here, sex scenes here, curse words here. It's about telling a story throughout three paths: The camera, the script and the acting.

[@rubenlopez7142]

I couldn't agree more with your comment ... It is exactly what I thought about the people critizicing this movie wrong

[@mikahong]

Perhaps I should watch the film once more or maybe even two more times but Cleo to me stayed aimless throughout the entire film.

[@ririschannelx]

thank you! finally someone gets it

[@badideabearcub2747]

@@mikahong Exactly. In some other interview, Cuaron said that he specifically intended to avoid the coming of age, or the hero's journey, and similar tropes in this movie.

[@bongs1995]

@@mikahong I found it refreshing. We are simply witnesses to an individual's existence as well as the world that surrounds her. Nothing more, nothing less.

[@SandbagVideos]

Last year, Guillermo del Toro tweeted how much he enjoyed ScreenPrism's analysis of Shape of Water. Cuarón will probably tweet this essay once he sees it...

[@trol68419]

I didn't realize that Yalitza Aparicio wasn't even a professional actress and that this was her first (and at this point, only) role. She was amazing but I'm even more floored now. That birth scene was so devastating and haunting.

[@user-dy5uq5ks5t]

I had a panic attack watching it... best panic attack ever

[@itsjabitch]

“Existence is nothing but a shared experience of loneliness”

[@whatitduz2382]

Javiera Paz I had to go back and listen again when he said that. What an amazing quote to just throw off the cuff like that.

[@marcgerenmasana6956]

i was sobbing when he said that

[@marinecomponentvandefensie5351]

"Two can be as bad as one, it's the loneliest number since the number two"

[@TripleTSingt]

The moment at the end of the martial arts scene was so great. How pure she is in contrast to the world around her. I couldn't help but to smile. This film deserves ALL the Oscars.

[@dagobertopulido7650]

That scene is 100% real it was a paramilitary group trained by south korean army and personal from West Point to control possible comunist manifestations in Mexico. Once, the entertainer Zobek(Mexican evel kanievel) went to their trainning camp to motivate them

[@NnRNoAh]

Cuaron's Roma is one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. I was raised in Mexico. My parents are mexican. Pretty much, my childhood memories come from a kid in the 90's, but an important part of my childhood memories is my dad's stories about his time. This is the first time I saw my dad's memories. Thanks.

[@ross1769]

Exactly my thoughts. I grew up listening to my mom's tells about her childhood in Mexico City back in the '70s. Watching Roma I felt like I was a child again, so beautiful.

[@stephrjgk]

That is beautiful. I'm not Mexican but relate to this - for me, it feels like healing just to hear songs from your country, photographs of your parents as children

[@icantthinkofaname6991]

That’s the same way I felt when I watched the movie with my mom. She kept telling me memories that were similar to the scenes in the movie and I couldn’t stop smiling. She couldn’t either. It brought such nostalgia to her.

[@icantthinkofaname6991]

Especially when she sung along with the songs word for word

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

I'm so glad you made this video. I've seen multiple film critics wondering "but why is the marching band on the street?" and laughing at details. I'm not trying to nag anyone but I hope that your take on Roma can finally make it clear for the Non-Mexican audience why the film is relevant.

[@GiorgiNemsitsveridze]

You don't have to be Mexican at all, I love this movie. I'm truly happy that such movies are still made in such a commercialized era.

[@foglias]

The marching band takes a literal meaning in the film, since we know here in Mexico to see children go and practice several days a week or young people who do military service, is familiar and takes you to several memories of your own. However, the marching band also has a symbolic meaning as it announces the call of chaotic times for these women, at first due to the abandonment of the father and Cleo's ill-fated pregnancy and in the end, it announces that maybe they have overcome these problems but, others will come, giving us to understand this cyclical concept that is life, an accumulation of experiences that are forging us until our death, also a bit of the other lives that little Pepe talked about. What a pity that many people have not had the patience to appreciate this great work.

[@oof-rr5nf]

@@foglias Thank you for your comment, Antonio! It's brilliant.

[@stephrjgk]

@@foglias I also wonder about: if this film in communicating a calm (the opening scene), a real time real space life is another layer of beauty and love to Mexicans and other POC. Having a life that is so focused on survival and little rest, yet in this film, it is presented in a nurturing maternal fashion - e.g. the water theme and earth references

[@BlizzyFoxTF]

ScreenPrism has done it again. Every year I wait for the analysis to the Best Picture frontrunners, and never am I disappointed. This one might be the best one yet. We all know that Roma is a filmmaking achievement, but not many would have noticed the careful symbolisms, like the father and the bookshelf, and the deep themes, the profundities, like the association of the cinematography with heaven and earth. These video essays are like nothing else on KZbin. I will be looking forward to Roma winning Best Picture and the future uploads.

[@paradisecity0406able]

A 20 minute video explaining why 'Roma' is a fantastic movie?! We don't deserve the awesomeness that is 'The Take by ScreenPrism'

[@patcurrie9888]

It was a good film, not great & I'm a film buff. I can see why major studios refused to greenlight it. The December on pandering from critics and Netflix's gamble with $100,000 campaign was ridiculous. Like I care where Alfonso got a lamp for the set, please.

[@annev1703]

@@patcurrie9888 you're always saying this

[@patcurrie9888]

@@annev1703 I agree. It needs to be known, another prospective, tweaked.

[@annev1703]

@@patcurrie9888 I understand your point, it"s the sane as the others that do the dame, but to change things you need to be correct.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@annev1703 I'm fine. Thanks

[@thehopeofeden597]

I'm really rooting for this to take home some Oscars especially for Director and Yalitza Aparicio's performance as Cleo! This movie was so meditative.

[@apullcan]

I didn't even consider her until she was nominated, but now I'm really pulling for Marina de Tavira. She really delivers the performance of the movie, imo.

[@margarettaylor473]

I’m so conflicted because I want Olivia Colman to get honored for amazing performance in The Favourite too...

[@shutterfilms7276]

@@margarettaylor473 Olivia Colman won, phew.

[@filmaidan6490]

I'm thankful for Netflix for allowing me to watch this masterpiece at home.

[@theshawshankinception1220]

Epipthedirector noooooooooooooooooo You needed to see this in theaters Netflix is ruining movies

[@angelgjr1999]

@@theshawshankinception1220 I doubt this movie would have sold well in movie theatres. Movies nowadays are oveestimulating and full of explosions to keep the adhd audience attention. Roma is a nice laid back movie.

[@theshawshankinception1220]

Angel Gutierrez indie films don’t expect to make money at the box office. It’s all about getting the director’s vision out there.

[@chrychavmendz7679]

Exactly me too!! THANK U NETFLIX 4 ROMA!

[@bongs1995]

@@theshawshankinception1220 Bottomline is it got to a greater audience. I'm in Africa and we only get big studio films at the cinema. I'm greatful I got to watch it so soon and in such amazing quality.

[@rubenlopez7142]

This channel is honestly a jewel to filmlovers around the world ... keeo up the good work ScreenPrism!

[@EnriqueAviles]

Since we are looking down to see up and the movie looks backwards, it may also add that Roma spelled backwards reads Amor, Spanish word for love

[@disneytails]

That's ingenious!

[@bauman7962]

Roma’s cinematography and energy is so strong, it could easily be a silent film

[@adamosborne685]

Two videos in one day? You're spoiling us!

[@trinaq]

Seconded, you can always count on a plenitude of ScreenPrism videos come Oscar Season!

[@camilacortesolivares5149]

For me, something special about the cinematography is that reminds me to the view of a little children, in this case Cuaron itself: It's like he's always looking Cleo's movements, curious about what she's doing, but always keeping his distance. Is like we are really seeying the world as he used to do when he was a kid.

[@poisonedpeanutbutter9475]

No lo había notado, ¡Es muy cierto! Gracias por compartir esa idea :)

[@jeanetterodriguez1185]

Yess I thought this too. Also I’m not 100 percent sure but there was no background music throughout the film and that made it even more realistic as in real life whether events are big and important music won’t start playing out of nowhere

[@RattlesnakeTequila]

I like the movie, but fuck what a amazing analysis. no wonder is the favorite to take the Oscars. What a great channel.

[@isitamoguel]

If you are Mexican this movie is a 100 times better. The sounds and little things make much more sense.

[@isisdiaz7680]

Isa Moguel Soy Mexicana y esta película me encanto

[@finalsteep3338]

@Maria Jose Claros Castro Yes, I often find myself very comfortable with other people from latin America because they seem very similar to me. We share similar aspects of culture, language, expiriences and media.

[@blankeyed67]

Same! Filipino, but the sounds and streets are so surreal.

[@isitamoguel]

Blank I’ve heard somewhere that Filipinos and Mexicans are very similar in many aspects lol

[@isitamoguel]

No dude, stop. Super si! Latinoamérica es muy similar en todo el tema de ser súper familiares y las dinámicas de muchas cosas

[@recycleyo9510]

a lot of my family cant even finish Roma, and not cause they think its bad but that it really does capture the memory of a difficult time in Mexico/childhood. Ty, for the video an amazing analysis!

[@SuperWhiteLightning8]

These videos are really insightful and well written.

[@maxkcool4102]

Was anyone else surprised when she said dog shit? Lmao I just wasn't expecting her to swear

[@sergiovela7686]

And she said it like 5 times in a minute. I was shook 😂😂😂

[@migelanxel]

Dog shit is a thing from real life... ;)

[@Pizza_Rat]

Well it was kind of needed to illustrate her point

[@Dan1elAndrade]

Well, is literal dog shit.

[@andreblackaller3560]

sergio vela I loled so hard I cried, maybe it was because I was stoned haha.

[@rezoannur2333]

This video made me appreciate the film a lot more. On my first watch I found it quite boring but there is so much depth to it.

[@IVUSER]

I already LOVED this masterpiece, but you just made me realize how special it is and why I felt so connected to it. Fantastic video!

[@jovanym2931]

Roma , And the Favorite are the only two best picture nominees . That deserve their nominations

[@boywonder3439]

I think all of them deserved their nomination except for Black Panther and Bohemian Rhapsody. I honestly don't understand why they're here. Roma is my favorite tho.

[@jovanym2931]

We stan drama I mean I also like vice and green book but they are not what I would call best picture

[@katrinaborja4095]

We stan drama personally I don’t really mind bohemian being nominated. I personally enjoyed the film and thought it did a pretty good job just being a movie but that’s just my opinion

[@ragilmalik]

People on the internet : "my opinion is the best opinion and you're all wrong"

[@Ratchet2431]

@@katrinaborja4095 But did it really deserved the nomination? I can say the same about Infinity War: "It did a great job being a film so it deserved the nomination".

[@StreeTHiPHoP131]

Just finished and oh my god ... This movie blew me away. The amount of times I cried or got emotional, this felt so human and raw. Every shot was a piece of art that made you feel something. It's still so fresh to me so I'm rambling but I'm so happy I finally took the time to watch it

[@pitaariel1920]

I'm so happy that you made a video about Roma, and narrated by Susannah!. Amazing explanation and analysis. I loved the movie I don't understand why so many people feel personally offended by the good reviews it received. It's almost like they felt dumb for not being able yo understand the movie and they immediately throw shit to it calling it snob or pretentious.

[@IckyVickyy96]

I watched this to try to understand Roma more because I couldn't get past the first third of the movie, and you've definitely convinced me to give it another try!

[@Carcosahead]

IckyVickyy96 give it a try and watch it when you are feeling relaxed and with nothing disturbing your mind.

[@ColdBloodedProd]

This was brilliant analysis like always. I always get excited when I see that baby blue square around a shot of a great movie

[@Champingcom]

Many of us would not have patience to watch this masterpiece including me.....but surely your ever awesome story telling is so good to hear I must say.

[@444lfeiran]

i’m a film enthusiast and a wannabe film actress. my grandparents grew up in mexico city and during the 70s. my granpa said this movie was incredibly nostalgic to him and that absolutely everything about it was spot-on.

[@ginacamargo7053]

I personally didn’t like Roma a lot but as a Mexican I’m very proud of what is has accomplish and how it shows and depicts my country. I’m also very proud of Yalitza Aparicio and hope she wins tonight

[@jaquinhamdan3943]

En nov vi los cortos....y le dije a mi esposa...va estar nominada...cuando la vi en dic....estaba seguro que estaba viendo la mejor pelicula en la historia. Asi de grande es Roma!

[@24hourtourist]

I've been following Cuarón ever since his fantastic "Y Tu Mamá También". Alfonso and his brother Carlos are a breath of fresh air indeed and give us all hope for this generation of filmmakers. "Roma" was certainly one of the best movies of over twenty I saw at last year's AFI Film Fest and Alfonso deservedly won for best director and cinematography as well as foreign contribution at the 2019 Oscars today - a first for Mexico. Nicely analyzed, Susannah! :-)

[@ariasscreen4334]

How to do film and capture 'real life'? Chaos. Randomness. Loud and in your face. This is the sort of analysis I aspire to! Great video.

[@josuemc93]

THIS

[@israelborquez3768]

This movie is a masterpiece! It will be remembered forever. I cried so much like never in my life. Defineteley the best movie of the year.

[@mahdihasan2744]

This was really good. The narration was beautiful

[@Kazooka]

A lovely meditation on a beautiful film. Thank you! :-)

[@ErynRussell]

I was hoping you'd make a video about Roma!

[@tirzal8769]

When I first watched the movie, I could not put into words why it moved me so much. Thank you for explaining it so well!

[@extofer]

This was a stunning movie. I honesty loved the slower pace and one of the final scenes is one of the most powerful moments in recent films. So good.

[@oldDNU]

The camera work in Roma is similar to Children of Men. In both films, the camera work doesn’t just follow the characters, but takes detours to observe the surroundings. In essence, while most films use a character as an audience surrogate, Cuarón uses the camera itself.

[@dantebad]

geezzz.. you have no idea how much I loved this video essay about Roma. Im happy Cuaron didn't get best picture but got best director trophy on the oscars. Roma isn't a movie for the academy. Is a movie made for the people. not for everyone to enjoy it the way cuaron lived it. He is the living proof of what a user-achiever can make if he puts his whole heart on his work and this becomes art. im so proud of him as a director, writer and cinematographer. what he did with Roma is something for the books and schools not for tv awards.

[@liliebilie]

I had a nanny growing up so this film really resonated with me. Unlike the movie she was always a part of the family (what Cleo is finally acknowledged as by the mother in the end of the film). I hated how the mother treated the staff but then you begin to see that it's just the household being caught in the crossfire of the deteriorating marriage. I love how this family drama and Cleo's personal problems all take place in the backdrop of societal upheaval. You see how the effects leak into their everyday lives before fully disrupting it. It was an incredible film and a beautiful experience.

[@sandpapersnail9615]

Saw Roma the first time. Didn't "feel" it. Saw your wonderful video and got all your points watching the movie the first time but I still don't "feel" it. And that's okay. Some art just doesn't connect as much as it does with other people.

[@mikahong]

True. I talked to my film prof abt it and he even told me it's an "age thing". He thinks I cant connect to it because I'm young and I haven't been through certain obstacles to realize the greatness of Roma...but I doubt that. I can empathize with the characters just fine, from the innocent children whose childhoods takes an unexpected and dark turn when their parents separate, from the one kid getting hit for something he isnt accountable for, knowing enough to not blame the mother for hitting the kid, the distraught of that same mother of losing her husband to infidelity, how she thinks men are pigs, Cleo falling for the wrong man, how that man hides his jackassery and cowardice well, to her loosing her baby, to how those kids at some point felt closer to her than their mom. I still dont "feel it" either. Yes, it's a touching story. I feel like...Cleo is a bit too aimless. we know all these things abt her...she has a natural ability to connect w children, shes good at her job, well liked by her employer, and then what? EDIT: After a year and having rewatched the film my feelings abt it has changed. I wasnt immediately able to connect with it because I was expecting it to be a particular kind of storytelling and that limited my understanding, so that was my mistake. Still, I dont agree w my prof that thinks it's an age thing, I stand by my saying of having empathized w the characters just fine, it's just that now I understand that it's film that doesnt really intend to show the goal of the main character, which is what I was looking for in the first place. I feel for the characters and I was just looking for a goal from Cleo.

[@azulsantibanezmendez710]

@@mikahong It seems to me that non-mexican audiences can have a hard time connecting to this movie. Of course she's aimless because she doesn't have the priviledge of choosing a career, she doesn't have financial security, she's away from her family. Domestic workers, specially back then, were pretty much at the mercy of their emloyers. Also, even I (having grown up in Mexico City) find it surprising when someone doesn't have "career ambitions", but we must keep in mind that the mentality of people coming from indigenous communities might be different, not so meritocratic, and that doesn't mean it's inferior or wrong.

[@MultiPaco06]

@@mikahong thats funny, I am young too, 17 and I connected deeply with the story, mostly because I grew up on my mom telling me how her grandma would buy Gansitos, the exact same food the Grandma in the movie buys to the kids at the end, to her and her brothers, I grew up with my father showing me pictures that he took of the city when he arrived in the 70s from the small town in Nayarit where he grew up in, and that's the thing, I had a literature teacher that said "Here in Mexico we are all dying to tell our stories" not because we think they have a great finale or something like that, it's just that we like to share our memories and we recieve all those memories with love because we all cherish the past in a weird way that ive only seen in Mexico and in the end we all got a story to tell.

[@ricarleite]

I was raised in Latin America of the 80s, which still had some of those elements seen in this movie. I wasn't living in Mexico per se, but it was similar. I could SMELL the burned sugar and sweat and cigarette smoke of the cinema doors, the smell of the cars, the feeling of those old houses... The noises on the street... THIS is why it cannot ever, EVER resonate with Americans. It's a nostalgic feeling in our uncouscious minds you cannot and will not ever understand.

[@Sam-tf9ip]

I’m a 16 year old white girl but I strongly connected to this film. It was the best movie I’ve seen in a while. I definatly felt the directors attempt to bring smell to life as throughout the film I could smell so many scenes. I cried many times during this movie, when the husband left and the marching band went by, when the weird guy sang in the fire, when the protest shooting was going. I really felt connected to Cleo because she was simple and aimless and good-natured, I felt throughout the movie a sense of relatability. She wasn’t a model, or a badass, or manic pixie dream girl, just a person. I think the movie emphasized trying to order the world only to have it keep being messed up again. Every attempt to bring joy into the characters lives eventually failed, but they just kept trying, and just kept loving each other.

[@may.moliner1597]

Really good review! I loved the movie, it felt so different from anything else, so gentle but rough. I really enjoy how your review put all of that in words. Keep like this!!

[@louispescheux8736]

I'm always impressed at how much these videos manage to cover about one film without making shallow points

[@RatedRKO269]

Great video! Roma is my favorite film from 2018. I actually wrote my own analysis of the film for a class I teach. It’s such a powerful film that deserves more recognition.

[@PatsyC57]

From the beginning the floor grabbed me and took me to my Mexican childhood.

[@giulybeltran3030]

I felt the samee, My sister played the movie infront of me and told me: This is Roma, take a look... I just saw the water with bubbles in the flour and said: Ok I need to watch this ... hahahaha

[@kaydogogoes]

This was such a beautiful presentation of Roma's themes. Your essays bring an original and uniquely sensitive take on film and I'm so happy I found your channel.

[@Crick1952]

This movie deserves ALL the Oscars.

[@CooksFSH]

Roma is easily in the top 10 movies I have ever seen. It's a fucking master piece. It's filled with so much love, passion, humility, and talent.

[@trinaq]

I'm really hoping that "Roma" will take home the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress awards tonight! The cinematography is also beautiful and well-crafted.

[@akhileshkumar9678]

I was waiting for something from ScreenPrism on Roma. Excited to have finally got one. Also, it's great to see you guys collaborate with established media channels like EW.

[@springsnature7037]

Roma. I haven't ever heard of this movie till now, but the name itself sounds so serene when you don't know what it means (if that makes sense). I always looked forward to your analysis of movies (especially a gold mine like this one) because it helps me to take everything in perspective and appreciate it. It makes me feel serene. This isn't the best way to explain how I feel, but I hope it captures it even a little. Keep up the beautiful work! Signed: You're personal cheerleader

[@theshawshankinception1220]

When I saw Roma, one of my curiosities was with the Black and White being perfectly digital and not grainy, but now listening to Cuarón, I get why that choice was made.

[@alexmarshall8187]

I’ve always thought the crab scene is one of the most beautiful scenes in the movie. One family broken and another just starting. The claw open in the broken family, with the closed claw on the one that just united. Or it could mean nothing. As you said, it’s up to the viewer.

[@ShadraqsVids16]

My dad is from Mexico and this movie brought back so many memories

[@martijnprinzen7124]

Really strong girls. Usually I watch these videos because I wanna relive the movies and see what other people think about it. But this video actually made me understand the movie better. I liked it when I watched, but I didn''t know why exactly. Now I do, thanks.

[@luisleal2940]

Your latest videos are about the movies nominated for best picture , only Vice left , what a great idea girls, You are rocking !!

[@xanderrey1879]

Just found this channel. I love your work. Well done

Thank you for posting this video. I love Roma and its art.

[@denisefreitas6727]

This movie is a masterpiece! Superb video.

[@stomachegg041]

This review blew me away. I could listen to her all day

[@famco_inc737]

My favorite movie of this year's Oscars. Lovely analysis I really enjoyed it, congrats!

[@ninavaughn-didanielli3920]

A masterpiece that will remain relevant forever and people will study over and over again. Genius! How it did not win the best movie left me in a bizarro world.

[@ManuelGarcia-qs1yr]

I LOVE IT, THANK YOU FOR PUT IT INTO WORDS, ROMA IS AN AMAZING FILM, AND YOUR VIDEO IS GREATE!

[@amandathompson6759]

Amazing video! I can't wait to re-watch this movie with the themes and symbolism you pointed out. You should do "The Favourite" next! - I feel like there's a lot to unpack

[@narmimena7762]

Thank you for making a video on this movie! Hope it takes all the Oscars!

[@444lfeiran]

i got an assignment last year to talk to someone who has the career you want to have when you grow up. i told the teacher where i could find a film actress in a time limit. she offered to talk to her ex-classmate marina de tavira (the mother in roma) and she sent my questions to marina and in two weeks, she wrote back. the school got excited and so did my family especially my granpa who loved the film.

[@shotazi]

I went into this film with no expectations; I knew nothing about it. It had an immediate impact on me, but its influence on me has grown over time. The film conveyed a huge amount of information, meaning, and emotions. I will definitely watch it again. This video essay was very nice and informative; it spoke directly to my experience with the film. Thanks!

[@tomhahnl1927]

Watched the movie yesterday, I liked it a lot. Thank you for this analysis!

[@thisisatest2423]

This was beautiful, ¡Muchas gracias!

[@jenniferle8294]

Crazy how this didn't win Best Picture. Nice video! This movie is amazing

[@Armando_Lara]

Amazing video, thanks for the analysis! Keep it up :) I like the voice btw.

[@stephendaedalus4003]

Alfonso Cuaron is great!

[@MiruuuDraws]

Such a beautiful, well done and interesting video! It made me realise how much I underestimated this movie and overlooked so many important details. Great job!

[@MyRobin38]

absolutely an amazing movie, it felt soooo real, a relatable story

[@ChroniclesOfGui]

thank you for this video. really. your work always get me inspired, your vision of the movies only makes me more passionate for cinema. thank you ❤️

[@madiba1039]

Thz you so much Suzanna , your explanation make me see this movie in wider view .

[@anthonymartensen3164]

This is the big winner tonight

[@apullcan]

Fingers crossed. I hope Star is Born (which is good too) doesn't win. This film is just so much more innovative and original.

[@shutterfilms7276]

@@apullcan Green Book won! Roma got best foreign film though.

[@007Julie]

Years, decades from now film historians and film classes are still going to talk about this movie and what a masterpiece it is. Like they analyze Citizen Kane shot by shot Roma will be admired and dissected, and like great movies of the past where we wonder why that particular movie didn't win Best Picture, future generations are going to wonder why Roma wasn't awarded the Oscar. Yes it won best Foreign Film but It deserved Best Picture because it simply captures what it is to be human, the emotions, the monotony, and how nothing ever changes when at the same time changes are all around us. Cuaron is a genius.

[@anto4380delaguaridaa]

I am 19 years old and I've grown in Mexico City. It is amazing how Cuaron and his team achieved to transmit the essence of the city, even if the film is set in he 70s. My mom is the same age as Cuarón and lived in the same neighborhood, she felt that she re-lived her childhood somehow through this film.

[@gnomariana]

I loved the movie, it made me cry and appreciate everything around it. Sure, it doesn't have that much dialogue, but mannn! It has so many textures that there's always something to look at. I thought it was very interesting and emotional. Thank you for making this video :)

[@elsalara7947]

What a beautiful analysis! Thank you so much, I appreciate the movie so much more.

[@oneel9571]

I will never ever forget that giving birth scene.

[@andreeailiescu2220]

What an analysis! I am absolutely mindblown. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber

[@Horror-Man]

Please please please do a video on Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy sometime soon!!!

[@onlyumangsri]

This particular movie is a gem and anyone can fall in love with this blissful and soulful drama...

[@lettherebelamp5102]

“The best way to get someone’s attention, is through subtlety.”

[@moonsauce_5159]

I can’t tell you how much I look forward to watching your reviews after I watch a movie!

[@MyleneDelaFuente22]

Roma. Cuarón. 🇲🇽❤️🤗

[@rosiesamuel8562]

Most beautiful movie I've even seen...

[@willm1376]

God, I had missed your voice, Susanne. It's as calming as Roma itself. As always I loved your analysis on this amazing movie. I really do hope it gets the Oscar.

[@karlchandran4631]

The movie is an experience of life. Very contemplative and moving.

[@viviliberton6196]

This made me understand the movie much better and appreciate it more! PLEASE TO YOUR TAKE ON 'THE WIFE'! I have so many questions since watching that movie last night: 'Why did she marry Joe?' 'How does this movie relate to modern feminism?' 'Could Joan have made it on her own as a writer if she had tried?' 'Is she an accomplice, and thus also guilty, to their 'crime'?

[@michaelh2111]

This is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen.

[@orbizzzzz]

La mejor reseña que he visto de Roma, y ya he visto muchas anteriormente. Excelente.

[@AnActualWolf]

This essay was FANTASTIC!

[@nirvanessa]

Congratulations to all the screenprism team, I hadn't have the chance to see this video until now and this is the best piece of work i've seen in your channel and that's saying a lot considering all the great videos and content you have shared. This video was completely moving and substantial unlike many of the analysis that have been made about this outstanding film. You really nailed the themes and the soul of the movie, this should be a companion piece to it and i feel that many cinema lovers and aspiring filmmakers that watch your channel will be very inspired by both the amazing work from the people that made Roma possible and by your view about it. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@francescafrancesca3554]

For me, this was like watching an older version of home. Not exact, but it so, so familiar. And this has helped me to understand it better, so thank you for making this.