Roma

The lightness, the shimmer, and the sharpness underscore the paradoxical feel-good feeling that carries the film without being nostalgically sentimental. A completely unique story about sisterhood and motherhood that makes me thoroughly elated. - Helena Lindblad

Swedish: dn.se »

I describe Alfonso Cuarón's upbringing in 1970s Mexico City through the eyes of the housekeeper Cleo. The film is characterized by slow, controlled panning shots, an intoxicating presence, and connections to the masters of film history. - Sebastian Lindvall

Swedish: svd.se »

Masterful and personal account of a miniature class society - Emma Engström

Swedish: sverigesradio.se »

"Roma" is not the most fast-paced film, and the more dramatic scenes are yet to come. But when it comes to being transported to another time and place, and peeking into other people's lives for a little while, this is a fantastic time machine. - Alexander Kardelo

Swedish: moviezine.se »

Cuarón has made grand cinematic poetry of his childhood memories. In wonderful black-and-white images, with often long takes, and very emotionally, the everyday life of the family is unrolled. - Jan-Olov Andersson

Swedish: aftonbladet.se »

Perhaps "Roma"’s most impressive feat is its humanism: its understanding of the chaos of life, and its unerring respect for those who meet that chaos with love. - John Nugent

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Hur som helst är "Roma" framförallt ett sant mästarprov i filmskapande. Regi, kamera-arbete och klippning är på en kusligt hög nivå. - Rasmus Torstensson

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