Roma
Tonight’s film comes from Mexico!
Roma (2018)
Whether you’re learning Spanish or just looking for something to watch, Roma is an interesting film.
Set in Mexico City, Roma tells the story of a housemaid, Cleo, working for a middle class family. The film follows Cleo’s life over the course of ten months, between 1970 and 1971. It’s directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who’s said much of the film is inspired by his memories of growing up in the Colonia Roma neighbourhood of Mexico City.
Most of the film is in Spanish, but you’ll also hear the indigenous Mixtec language.
More information about the languages of Mexico can be found on the website :
If you’re interested in learning Mixtec, more information and resources can be found on the website :
If you’re learning Spanish and would like to keep track of the news, four of the best news sources in Latin America are teleSUR, Página12, El Faro, and La Jornada (based in Mexico) :
If you’re learning Spanish, I’d recommend following the YouTube channel of Yalitza Aparicio, who plays Cleo in the film. Aside from being a great actress, Yalitza is also an activist, fighting for various causes, such as the rights of Mexico’s indigenous peoples, ending violence against women, and climate action :
¿En qué consiste la reforestación?
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Spanish, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :
Take care, and enjoy the process!
