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Roma is one of the 2019 Academy Awards most nominated films, and has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of Mexico City's Roma neighbourhood in the 1970s.

Even more unusual, the film is available on Netflix, making it the streaming site's first ever film to be nominated for the prestigious accolade. Before the Oscars premieres on Sunday evening, find out everything you need to know about one of the hottest movies from 2019's award season…

What is Roma about?

Roma is a semi-autobiographical story based on the life of the film's director, Alfonso Cuarón.

Set in the early 1970s, it follows Cleo, an indigenous live-in maid in a rich but troubled household in Roma. The character was loosely based on Alfonso's own nanny, Libo Rodriguez, who he has said was a huge part of his childhood.

Speaking to Variety, he explained: "There is a charge of affection that taints everything. You have a very utilitarian relationship with your loved ones. You're afraid to stop and se

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