Emilia Pérez
Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez

2024Movie132 minFrench

Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users95%
Director: Jacques AudiardGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical

Plot Summary

In Mexico, a desperate lawyer brings her hitman friend to a clinic specializing in gender reassignment surgery, to help her escape her dangerous past and finally become the woman she's always dreamed of being. This unexpected journey of transformation and friendship unfolds against a backdrop of crime and music.

Critical Reception

Emilia Pérez has garnered significant critical acclaim, particularly for its bold narrative, musical elements, and strong performances. It has been praised for its unique blend of genres and its sensitive exploration of identity and transformation. The film has been a standout at festivals, leading to widespread anticipation and positive buzz.

What Reviewers Say

  • A stylish and unpredictable dark comedy with a surprising musical twist.
  • Features powerhouse performances, especially from its lead actresses.
  • Praised for its originality and its successful fusion of disparate tones and genres.

Google audience: Audiences have responded very positively to Emilia Pérez, appreciating its unique premise, engaging musical numbers, and the emotional depth of its characters. Many viewers found the film to be both entertaining and thought-provoking, highlighting the strong chemistry between the lead actors and the skillful direction.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Jury Prize at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Nominated for several awards at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's vibrant musical numbers were choreographed by the renowned French choreographer Loïc Damay.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Emilia Pérez'</em> is a film that I feel like shouldn't work, yet I did actually have a positive two hours+ viewing it. The musical pieces do take some getting used to and I'm not entirely convinced by most of them, but again somehow i...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

How is it a white Irish-American can speak better Spanish than the Spanish speakers in this train wreck? And.... a musical with "penis" and "vagina" as the lyrics as it pushes gender transitions? What we have is an insult to Spanish s...
good.film

good.film

Is _Emilia Pérez_ the riskiest movie in years? A Spanish-language musical from a French director, about gendered violence and corruption, starring a transgender actress as a Mexican cartel boss who abandons his family, vanishes into hidi...
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

It generally takes tremendous courage to stand up and proclaim that the Emperor is indeed naked, especially in the face of a crowd of willfully blind onlookers who contend otherwise. Nevertheless, there are times when this truly needs to be...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Rita" (Zoe Saldana) is a lawyer in Mexico who finds her professionalism attracting the attention of the powerful drug lord "Manitas". He spends his time heavily guarded and constantly on the move as he pretty much controls the synthetic dr...