The film "Emilia Pérez" has achieved extraordinary recognition, topping the BAFTA longlist with 15 nominations including best film, highlighting its critical impact in 2024.
Gascón, the trans actress playing Emilia, emphasizes her deep immersion into the character, stating that this intensity affected her personal stability as she blurred the lines between herself and her character.
The story revolves around Rita, a lawyer in Mexico City, who gets entrenched in the life of a cartel leader, pushing for gender-affirming surgery amidst a backdrop of personal and social issues.
LGBTQ+ representation is growing in film, as seen in multiple BAFTA longlist nods to films like "Will & Harper" and "Love Lies Bleeding", showcasing diverse voices and narratives.
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