'' Roma '' is a 2018 drama film written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón , who also produced , shot , and co-edited it . Set in 1970 and 1971 , '' Roma '' , which is a semi-autobiographical take on Cuarón 's upbringing in the Colonia Roma neighborhood of Mexico City , stars Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira and follows the life of a live-in housekeeper of a middle-class family . The film had its world premiere at the 75th Venice International Film Festival on 30 August 2018 , where it won the Golden Lion . It began a limited theatrical run in the United States on 21 November 2018 , before streaming on Netflix in the US and other territories starting on 14 December 2018 . The film received universal acclaim , with particular praise given to Cuarón 's screenplay , direction and cinematography , as well as Aparicio 's and de Tavira 's performances
75th Venice International Film Festival
75th Venice International Film Festival
Roma (2018 film)