Emilia Perez is a musical film directed by French director - Jacques Audiard. The film revolves around the character of a Mexico drug lord who decides to give up his sinful past to live true to his true self when he changes gender, becoming Emilia Perez.
The role played by actress Karla Sofia Gascon brought viewers many emotions as well as quickly conquered film critics of the Academy of Motion pictures.
Notably, actress Karla Sofia Gascon also marked the first time in history that she became the first transgender actress to be nominated at the prestigious Oscar award.
With 13 Oscar nominations, Emilia Perez set a record as the film with the most English subtitles nominated in history, surpassing classic names such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or Roma.
The categories for which the film will compete at the 2025 Oscar awards ceremony include: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress. Best Original Song and Best Film Editor...
The film not only impressed with the number of nominations but also because of the way it combined musical elements with a fairly profound way of spreading social messages.
The songs in the film are composed by Camille and Clement Ducol, expressing the power of freedom, gender identity and the desire for change.
Emilia Perez is also one of the very suitable works to enjoy on the occasion of March 8 when honoring the strength, desire to master life and pursue the ambitions of women.
