Roma

After being defined by complex sets and technical details, Academy Award winning writer-director Alfonso Cuaròn returns to a more intimate, personal approach, crafting his most powerful film to date.

The feature draws inspiration from Cuaròn's childhood memories in the Roma district of Mexico City against the backdrop of the politically turbolent 1970's. Roma is a vivid tribute to the women who nurtured him, with an emphasis on the young live-in maid and nanny Cleo (Yaliza Aparicio).

Shot entirely in crisp, black and white, the subtle, but abundant, high budget stylistic and technical audio-visual details elevate ordinary scenes into a mosaic of compelling poetic portraits with effective emotional depth.

In what may be the best cinematography of the year, Cuaròn's meticulous artistry culminates in a rich, immersive and moving masterpiece best appreciated on a wide screen and the best surround system possible.