The highly-anticipated gangster musical Emilia Pérez is set to premiere in Irish cinemas on October 25, bringing a critically acclaimed portrayal of trans identities to big screens in the country. The good news doesn’t end there, as GCN has five pairs of tickets to give away to some lucky readers for a screening at the Light House, in Dublin.
Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, the film stars talented trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón, as well as other big names like Zoe Saldaña, Adriana Paz and Selena Gomez. Emilia Pérez is described as an “audacious fever dream that defies genres and expectations”, rich in bold visuals and liberating music and dance.
The film follows fearsome cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) as she enlists unappreciated lawyer Rita (Zoe Saldaña) to help her fake her death. What Emilia really wants is to flee Mexico with her wife (Selena Gomez) and children to seek gender-affirming surgery.
Emilia Pérez first premiered at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it reportedly earned a nine-minute standing ovation. The ensemble cast additionally received the coveted Best Actress award at the festival, and the film earned the Jury Prize.
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Moreover, the musical has earned praise among LGBTQ+ reviewers for exploring themes of parenthood, love, and the character’s personal growth. It has also been commended for how well it emphasises how her transition journey is only one part of the larger story.
The film is set to premiere in Irish cinemas on October 25, and tickets are now on sale at this link. But if you are feeling lucky, GCN has five pairs of tickets to a Light House screening of the film at 6.45pm on October 25. For a chance to win, simply answer the following question:
Who directed the film Emilia Pérez?
The competition closes on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Winners will be contacted directly and shared on social media.
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