Emilia Pérez: podcast appearances and interviews

Emilia Pérez is a recognized figure associated with the 2024 Spanish-language French musical crime film directed by Jacques Audiard. The film is based on Audiard's opera libretto, which was loosely adapted from a chapter of Boris Razon's 2018 novel Écoute. The story centers on a Mexican cartel leader who seeks to disappear and transition into a woman with the assistance of a lawyer. The cast features Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, and Édgar Ramírez. The film had its world premiere on May 18, 2024, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival where it received critical acclaim by winning the Jury Prize and the Best Actress award for its female ensemble. It was released in French theaters by Pathé on August 21, 2024, and generally received positive reviews in the United States and Europe. Critics highlighted the direction, music, performances, and thematic elements, although the film faced criticism in Mexico for perceived cultural misrepresentation, stereotypes, and its portrayal of transgender individuals. Despite mixed reactions, the film garnered numerous accolades, including leading with 13 nominations at the 97th Academy Awards and winning awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song. It also won four awards at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Foreign Language Film. Additionally, the film received 11 nominations at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, winning two.