Emilia Pérez

Director: Jacques Audiard

Cast: Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Edgar Ramírez

Overqualified and undervalued, Rita is a lawyer at a large firm that is more interested in getting criminals off the hook than bringing them to justice.
One day, she is given an unexpected way out, when cartel leader Manitas hires her to help him withdraw from his business and realize a plan he has been secretly preparing for years: to become the woman he has always dreamt of being.

Awards: Cannes International Film Festival 2024: Jury Prize; Best Actress
European Film Award 2024: Best European Film; Best European Director; Best European Screenplay; Best European Actress; Best European Cut
Golden Globe 2025: Best Motion Picture, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Zoe Saldana), Best Motion Picture, Non-English Language, Best Original Song
Academy Award 2025 in 2 categories