CANNES 2024: Emilia Perez a Spanish-language musical has earned the Palme dOr
Jacques Audiard won the Palme dOr in 2015 for Dheepan
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With a résumé that includes the prison film "A Prophet," the Western "The Sisters Brothers" and the immigrant drama "Dheepan," which won the Palme d'Or in 2015, Audiard is one of France's most acclaimed directors. But "Emilia Perez," his first film in Spanish, is a departure for him, both in terms of language and subject matter. The film is a musical drama about a group of women who work in a garment factory in Medellin, Colombia. The women are all struggling to make ends meet, and they often face discrimination and violence. But they find solace and strength in their music.
The film stars Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofia Gascon. Saldana plays Emilia Perez, a single mother who is trying to raise her son while working long hours at the factory. Gomez plays Maggie, a young woman who is trying to escape her abusive husband. And Gascon plays Juana, a lesbian who is struggling to come to terms with her sexuality.
"Emilia Perez" is a powerful and moving film about the strength and resilience of women. The film's music is beautiful and the performances are all excellent. Saldana, Gomez, and Gascon all give tour-de-force performances that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled.
The film has been met with critical acclaim, and it is considered a strong contender for the Palme d'Or. If it wins, it will be the first time that a Spanish-language film has won the top prize at Cannes since 1994.
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