Rita (Zoe Saldaña) is an overqualified lawyer stuck in a soul-crushing job at a Mexican firm more interested in getting criminals off the hook than bringing them to justice. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she's recruited by notorious cartel boss Juan “Manitas” Del Monte (Karla Sofía Gascón), who seeks her help in carrying out a secret plan: to leave his violent past behind and transition into becoming the woman he's always dreamt of being.

This French-produced, Spanish-language musical is a genre-bending extravaganza which defies conventional classification. With catchy musical numbers and sharp performances, Emilia Pérez is an audacious, daring exploration of gender, power, and reinvention – and one of the most celebrated and unique films of the year.

Nominated for 13 Oscars in 2025, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress (Gascón).