What the ‘Emilia Pérez’ cast is saying as the year’s queerest romp takes over Oscar season
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Emilia Pérez—the controversial French lesbian trans crime musical (in Spanish) about a Mexican drug cartel leader who transitions in order to both escape and to lead a fuller life—has emerged as a roaring Oscar contender, with no fewer than 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Karla Sofia Gascón, who is now the first out trans actor to receive an Academy Award nomination.
This is on the spiky heels of it winning Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture at the Golden Globes—leaving even Wicked in the dust–plus three other trophies there.
I’ve been trailing the director and stars for several months now—at various receptions and Q&As—and have amassed a slew of quotes from them about their very special achievement.
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