"Emilia Pérez" is a 2024 musical crime drama directed by Jacques Audiard. The film follows Rita (Zoe Saldaña), a successful lawyer in Mexico, who is approached by Juan "Manitas" Del Monte, a notorious drug cartel leader, to assist in his transition into the woman he has always wanted to be, Emilia Pérez (Karla Sofía Gascón). As Emilia seeks to reconnect with her family and atone for past actions, the story unfolds with exuberant musical numbers and poignant performances. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, earning significant acclaim and winning the Jury Prize.