Roma (2018) — Screenplay
In 1970s Mexico City, a live-in maid and her employer navigate family upheaval when the patriarch leaves for months, forcing them to hold the household together.
- Written by
- Alfonso Cuarón
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Netflix
- Length
- 137 pages
Roma's screenplay rewards study for its masterful use of visual storytelling and long takes, which immerse the reader in the domestic world without heavy dialogue. Cuarón's precise, observational scene construction builds a quiet, lived-in atmosphere that deepens character bonds. The script's restrained POV, centered on the maid's experience, offers a subtle lesson in crafting intimate, character-driven drama.
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