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Emilia Pérez

Emilia Pérez is a 2024 French musical crime comedy film about a feared cartel leader who seeks to transition into a woman. She enlists the help of a lawyer to disappear and fulfill this dream. Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, it's based on his own opera libretto and loosely adapted from Boris Razon's 2018 novel Écoute. The film stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, Mark Ivanir, and Édgar Ramírez. Camille contributes original songs, while Clément Ducol provides the score, and Damien Jalet designs the choreography.

2018: Écoute

Boris Razon's novel "Écoute," a source of inspiration for the film, was published in 2018.

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January 2022: Télérama Documentary

In January 2022, Télérama released a five-episode program documenting the pre-production of "Emilia Pérez."

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2022: Production Delays and Location Change

In 2022, the production of "Emilia Pérez" was delayed by six months and the filming location was changed from Mexico to a studio near Paris.

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May 2023: Filming Begins

Principal photography for "Emilia Pérez" commenced in May 2023 in the Île-de-France region.

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July 2023: Filming Wraps

Filming for "Emilia Pérez" concluded on July 5, 2023.

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May 2024: Cannes Premiere and Standing Ovation

"Emilia Pérez" premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in May and received a standing ovation.

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May 2024: Emilia Pérez Cannes Premiere and Awards

In May 2024, "Emilia Pérez" premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and won the Jury Prize and Best Actress award for its female ensemble.

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August 2024: Emilia Pérez Theatrical Release

"Emilia Pérez" was released in theaters by Pathé in August 2024.

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August 2024: French Theatrical Release

"Emilia Pérez" was theatrically released in France by Pathé in August 2024.

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September 2024: North American Premiere and TIFF Screening

In September 2024, "Emilia Pérez" had its North American premiere at the Telluride Film Festival and screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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October 2024: Busan and Mumbai Film Festivals

"Emilia Pérez" was screened at the Busan International Film Festival and selected for the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in October 2024.

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2024: Emilia Pérez

In 2024, the French musical crime comedy film "Emilia Pérez," directed by Jacques Audiard, was released. It is based on his opera libretto and loosely adapted from Boris Razon's 2018 novel "Écoute."

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