Emilia Pérez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emilia Pérez |
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| Directed by | Jacques Audiard |
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| Written by | Jacques Audiard
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| Cinematography | Paul Guilhaume |
| Editing by | Juliette Welfling |
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| Distributed by | Pathé Distribution |
| Release date(s) | 18 May 2024 (Cannes) 21 August 2024 (France) |
| Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | France |
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| Budget | €25 million (~$26 million) |
| Money made | $15.4 million |
Emilia Pérez is an exciting 2024 musical comedy film from France. It was written and directed by Jacques Audiard. The movie is based on an opera libretto (a story for an opera) that Jacques Audiard also wrote. This story was inspired by a 2018 novel called Écoute by Boris Razon. The film stars famous actors like Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez.
The story follows a lawyer named Rita (played by Zoe Saldaña). She is asked to help a powerful person, Juan "Manitas" Del Monte, disappear and start a new life as a woman named Emilia Pérez. The film features original songs by Camille and a musical score by Clément Ducol. Filming took place in France from May to July 2023. The dance parts of the film were created by Damien Jalet.
About the Story
Emilia Pérez tells a unique story about change and new beginnings. A person who was once very powerful wants to leave their old life behind. They decide to become a woman named Emilia Pérez. To do this, they need the help of a clever lawyer. The film explores what it means to truly change and find your real self. It also shows how this big change affects the people around them.
Music and Dance
The movie is a musical, which means songs and dance are a big part of the story.
- The original songs were written by a French singer named Camille.
- The background music, called the score, was created by Clément Ducol.
- The dance scenes were put together by Damien Jalet.
These musical parts help tell the story and show the characters' feelings.
Cast of Characters
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in Emilia Pérez:
- Zoe Saldaña plays Rita Mora Castro, a smart lawyer.
- Karla Sofía Gascón plays Emilia Pérez, who was once Juan "Manitas" Del Monte.
- Selena Gomez plays Jessi Del Monte, the wife of Manitas and mother of his children.
- Adriana Paz plays Epifanía Flores.
- Édgar Ramírez plays Gustavo Brun.
- Mark Ivanir plays Dr. Wasserman.
Awards and Recognition
Emilia Pérez has won many awards!
- At the 97th Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars), the film received 13 nominations. It won two awards:
- Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña.
- Best Original Song for the song "El Mal".
- At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, the film won four awards out of 10 nominations. These included:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
- Best Foreign Language Film.
- The movie also made history by being the most-nominated non-English film at both the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
- It also received 11 nominations at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), winning two.
See also
In Spanish: Emilia Pérez para niños
