Madonna’s movie of the year? ‘Emilia Pérez’ stars on the Queen Of Pop’s praise & their universal love story

Image Credits: Instagram, @madonna (left) | Karla Sofía Gascón & Adriana Paz via Getty Images (right)

Emilia Pérez is many things: It’s a gritty crime drama, it’s a grandiose musical, it’s a film that’s already making history for trans representation in global cinema thanks to its breakout star, Karla Sofía Gascón.

But what you might not have heard is that it’s also a queer love story, one that reminds us, even in dark times, that we’re all worthy of tenderness, empathy, and someone to call home.

From French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez follows the titular protagonist (Gascón), a former feared cartel leader who has since transitioned with the help of an intrepid lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) and is now trying to care for her ex

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