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Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending Emilia Pérez wins best film at European Film Awards

Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending Emilia Pérez wins best film at European Film Awards



Musical also claims prizes for best director, screenplay, editing and best actress for Karla Sofía GascónAll-dancing, all-singing musical Emilia Pérez has twirled itself into contention for next year’s Oscars, as Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending drama scooped four out of five top prizes at this year’s European Film Awards.At Saturday evening’s ceremony in the Swiss city of Lucerne, the veteran French film-maker won best film, best director and best screenplay prizes for his Spanish-language musical, about a Mexican cartel boss who has a sex-change operation and tries to make up for past crimes. Continue reading…



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Author : Philip Oltermann European culture editor

Publish date : 2024-12-08 04:55:57

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