Cannes kicked off with a bang as Jacques Audiard’s latest flick, the Spanish-language musical crime caper Emilia Pérez, made its world premiere to thunderous applause. Imagine this: the crowd went wild, clapping and cheering for over 11 minutes straight! Can you believe that?
And guess who graced the red carpet? None other than the stellar cast themselves – Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, and Édgar Ramirez. It was a star-studded affair, marking the first major premiere of the festival. And let me tell you, Cannes was already buzzing with excitement after showcasing blockbusters like Megalopolis and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
Picture this: as the credits rolled, the audience erupted into applause. Audiard, being the maestro that he is, took the stage to express his gratitude. But the love didn’t stop there. The applause continued for another couple of minutes, with Saldaña, Gascón, and Gomez getting all teary-eyed. Talk about a heartfelt moment!
Now, let’s talk about the movie itself. Audiard, a Cannes veteran, is back in the game after his last hit, Paris, 13th District. Emilia Pérez tells the tale of Rita, played by Saldaña, a kickass lawyer stuck in a soul-sucking job. But here’s the twist – she gets an unexpected offer from none other than cartel boss Manitas, portrayed by Gascón. He wants Rita to help him pull off a daring plan: to ditch the criminal life and embrace his true self.
The screenplay, crafted by Audiard alongside his trusty collaborators Thomas Bidegain and Léa Mysius, promises to be a rollercoaster ride of emotions. And mark your calendars because Pathé is set to release it in France on August 28th. As for international audiences, keep your eyes peeled for The Veterans, which is handling the global distribution.
So there you have it, folks – a sneak peek into the glitz, glam, and drama of Cannes’ hottest premiere. Emilia Pérez is set to steal hearts and leave audiences craving for more.
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