Emilia Perez: A Compelling Story of Transformation and Resilience
Watch the Trailer for ‘Emilia Perez’: Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña Star in Netflix’s Cannes-Winning Musical Now a Major Oscar Contender
Netflix has unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Jacques Audiard’s Cannes-winning musical drama “Emilia Perez,” positioning it as one of the streaming giant’s top Oscar contenders this fall. The film stars Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, and it made a significant impact at this year’s Cannes Film Festival by winning the jury prize and Best Actress awards for Saldaña, Gomez, and co-stars Karla Sofía Gascón and Adriana Paz.
Emilia Perez: A Compelling Story of Transformation and Resilience
According to Netflix’s official synopsis, “Emilia Perez” follows the transformative journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The story centers on Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón), a formidable cartel leader who enlists Rita (Zoe Saldaña), an underappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death. This daring plan allows Emilia to live authentically as her true self and undergo gender reassignment surgery. The film also features Edgar Ramírez in a pivotal supporting role.
Netflix’s Strategic Acquisition Post-Cannes Success
Netflix secured the rights to “Emilia Perez” following its buzzworthy premiere at Cannes. Variety film critic Peter Debruge lauded the movie in his rave review, describing it as an “exhilarating Spanish-language (half-sung) portrait of a former cartel boss’s life-changing transformation.” Debruge highlighted, “Audiard’s dazzling and instantly divisive film — which stars Zoe Saldaña as the lawyer who helps Manitas transition and Selena Gomez as the mother of their two sons — doesn’t strictly adhere to the codes set by GLAAD and other LGBT advocates, and yet, ‘Emilia Pérez’ emerges as a powerful, unfiltered portrait of someone who challenges several stereotypes at once. That’s a testament to leading lady Gascón and the audacity of Audiard, who had the good sense to incorporate Gascón’s personal experience into the character.”
Exclusive Release Dates and Streaming Information
“Emilia Perez” is scheduled to open in select theaters on November 1 before becoming available for streaming on Netflix starting November 13. This strategic release aims to maximize its Oscar buzz and reach a wide audience eager to watch one of Netflix’s most promising contenders.
Don’t Miss the Trailer!
Be sure to watch the trailer below to see why “Emilia Perez” is generating so much excitement as Netflix’s next big Oscar contender. With stellar performances by Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, this Cannes-winning musical drama promises to captivate audiences and critics alike.
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