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El AlegatoWritten by Camille (as C
(2024). Dalmais), Clément Ducol and Jacques AudiardPerformed by Zoe Saldana. 'Emilia Perez' is a film unlike any other. Directed by Jacques Audiard, it is a story of murder and love, of transition and its effects. A tale operatic both in form and substance.
The film moved me
If at first you are 'put off' by the cast breaking into song I ask you, Be patient. I was and I am glad that I did. It raised questions that are as relevant as 'today'. I found myself without the words to adequately express my feelings when the film reached its close.Zoe Saldana is a young Latin American attorney who is summoned to meet the head of a drug cartel. He wishes to become a woman (in every respect) and wishes her to manage the entire effort.
For this she will become wealthy beyond her dreams
This much we learn close to the film's beginning (no spoiler here). The balance of the film depicts that change's effect on the drug lord, his wife and children, the attorney, and – get this – the entire country of Mexico.Saldana is both beautiful and coldly efficient as the attorney. Selena Gomez as the drug lord's wife gives what was, for me, her finest performance. Much of the film belongs to Karla Sofia Gascon who portrays both the drug lord as well as his feminine self Emilia Perez. Both 'selves' are believable in every way imaginable (as the actor is, in fact, a transitioned individual).If there is any negative criticism I can offer it is that the film's length (over two hours) seemed too much.
Which is not say I was impatient
I was simply aware of moments that seemed a bit long or unnecessary.But I quibble.And shouldn't.See the film.