SUN 2 FEB
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132 mins |
Rated
CTC (Strong themes and coarse language)
Directed by Jacques Audiard
Starring Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Edgar Ramírez, Karla Sofía Gascón
Jacques Audiard (The Sisters Brothers) delivers a bold and breathtaking cinematic experience with Emilia Pérez, a genre-bending masterpiece that merges narco thriller, pop opera, and high drama.
The story follows Manitas Del Monte (Karla Sofía Gascón), a fearsome Mexican cartel boss secretly transitioning into her true self. With the help of Rita (Zoe Saldaña), a brilliant but underappreciated lawyer, Manitas stages her death and becomes Emilia Pérez. However, as Emilia begins a new life, the shadows of her past threaten to unravel her hard-fought freedom.
Featuring fearless performances from Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz, the ensemble cast shared the Best Actress award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. This extraordinary film explores themes of identity, transformation, and redemption while captivating audiences with dazzling musical numbers and ingenious plot twists.
With a script co-written by Audiard and a vibrant score by Camille and Clément Ducol, Emilia Pérez redefines the boundaries of cinema. Don’t miss this exhilarating tale of reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity.
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Jacques Audiard (The Sisters Brothers) delivers a bold and breathtaking cinematic experience with Emilia Pérez, a genre-bending masterpiece that merges narco thriller, pop opera, and high drama.
The story follows Manitas Del Monte (Karla Sofía Gascón), a fearsome Mexican cartel boss secretly transitioning into her true self. With the help of Rita (Zoe Saldaña), a brilliant but underappreciated lawyer, Manitas stages her death and becomes Emilia Pérez. However, as Emilia begins a new life, the shadows of her past threaten to unravel her hard-fought freedom.
Featuring fearless performances from Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz, the ensemble cast shared the Best Actress award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. This extraordinary film explores themes of identity, transformation, and redemption while captivating audiences with dazzling musical numbers and ingenious plot twists.
With a script co-written by Audiard and a vibrant score by Camille and Clément Ducol, Emilia Pérez redefines the boundaries of cinema. Don’t miss this exhilarating tale of reinvention, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity.