Emilia Peres: the film that has won the hearts of audiences around the world
9 december 2024 в 20:37
The film «Emilia Perez» was first shown at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024 and gradually became a global sensation. The director and screenwriter of the film is Jacques Odiar, and he was nominated for several awards at the 2025 Golden Globe ceremony, including in the category of «Best Musical or Comedy Film». In addition, three successful actresses starred in the independent film: Carla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez. Now that the film is finally receiving recognition, many want to know where they can watch it and what it is about.
Hollywood Life magazine has gathered all the details you need to know about the film «Emilia Perez» here.
«Emilia Perez» tells the story of the well-known drug cartel baron Juan «Manitas» Del Monte, who becomes a woman named Emilia Perez, seeking help from the overworked and underestimated lawyer Rita Mora Castro. The film mainly takes place in Mexico, but also briefly in other countries, including Switzerland and Bangkok.
As Emilia recalls her past crimes with the cartel, she and Rita work together to help families who cannot find their missing loved ones. Meanwhile, Emilia tries to maintain relationships with her children and Jesse, hiding her former identity.
The main cast of the film «Emilia Perez» includes Carla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez. Carla plays the lead role of Emilia Perez / Juan «Manitas» Del Monte, Zoe plays lawyer Rita Mora Castro, and Selena plays Manitas' wife, Jesse Del Monte. All three were nominated for a Golden Globe at the 2025 ceremony. Carla was nominated for Best Actress in the Musical or Comedy category, while Selena and Zoe were nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Other cast members include Edgar Ramirez as Gustavo Bruno, Jesse’s new boyfriend, Adriana Paz as Epifania Flores, Emilia’s friend, and Mark Ivanir as Dr. Wasserman.
«Emilia Perez» is currently available for viewing on Netflix.
According to Le Monde, the production budget of the film «Emilia Perez» was around 25 million euros, which is approximately equal to 26 million dollars.
Although the film earned just under 9 million dollars at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo, it received critical acclaim.
Most of the dialogue and songs in the film are in Spanish, but there are a few moments in English
Hollywood Life magazine has gathered all the details you need to know about the film «Emilia Perez» here.
«Emilia Perez» tells the story of the well-known drug cartel baron Juan «Manitas» Del Monte, who becomes a woman named Emilia Perez, seeking help from the overworked and underestimated lawyer Rita Mora Castro. The film mainly takes place in Mexico, but also briefly in other countries, including Switzerland and Bangkok.
As Emilia recalls her past crimes with the cartel, she and Rita work together to help families who cannot find their missing loved ones. Meanwhile, Emilia tries to maintain relationships with her children and Jesse, hiding her former identity.
The main cast of the film «Emilia Perez» includes Carla Sofia Gascon, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez. Carla plays the lead role of Emilia Perez / Juan «Manitas» Del Monte, Zoe plays lawyer Rita Mora Castro, and Selena plays Manitas' wife, Jesse Del Monte. All three were nominated for a Golden Globe at the 2025 ceremony. Carla was nominated for Best Actress in the Musical or Comedy category, while Selena and Zoe were nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
Other cast members include Edgar Ramirez as Gustavo Bruno, Jesse’s new boyfriend, Adriana Paz as Epifania Flores, Emilia’s friend, and Mark Ivanir as Dr. Wasserman.
«Emilia Perez» is currently available for viewing on Netflix.
According to Le Monde, the production budget of the film «Emilia Perez» was around 25 million euros, which is approximately equal to 26 million dollars.
Although the film earned just under 9 million dollars at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo, it received critical acclaim.
Most of the dialogue and songs in the film are in Spanish, but there are a few moments in English
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