Roma (2018) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Starring Marco Graf, Yalitza Aparicio
In 1970s Mexico City, two domestic workers help a mother of four while her husband is away for an extended period of time.
Where was Roma filmed?
- Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City – Primary setting for the entire film; daily life of the family and their housekeeper Cleo. The actual neighborhood where Cuarón grew up; authentic streets, buildings, and atmosphere recreate the 1970s Mexico City setting with meticulous precision
- Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City – Cleo walks through modern shopping areas; scenes of urban contemporary Mexico. Contrasts the traditional residential neighborhoods with modernizing consumer culture of 1970s Mexico City
- Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City – Climactic beach sequence where family escapes to the seaside and tragic events unfold. The emotionally pivotal beach setting where the narrative reaches its turning point, filmed at an actual beach location outside the city
- Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City – Streets and avenues where characters navigate the city; scenes of political unrest and daily movement. Major Mexico City thoroughfare used to capture the urban landscape and historical context of 1970s political turbulence