The triumph of “Emilia Perez” in Cannes

Emilia Perez's triumph in Cannes
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Last night the 77th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival ended. One of his surprises turned out to be great triumph of “Emilia Perez” in Cannes, produced by Saint Laurent Productions. This film won three prestigious awards, delighting both audiences and critics. The film’s success is not only a great achievement for the film world, but also a great honor for the luxury clothing brand. Saint Laurent Productions, the film department of the famous fashion house, proved that creativity can be equally effectively transferred to the cinema screen.

Winning two prestigious awards at one of the most important film festivals in the world underlines how committed Saint Laurent is to artistic projects at the highest level. Award for the best script, acting and the Palme d’Or for the best film they prove the excellent quality of the production and its profound impact on viewers and critics. Triumph The success of “Emilia Perez” in Cannes is also a confirmation of Audiard’s talent and excellent acting. The film will certainly go down in the history of cinema as an innovative production that touched the hearts of audiences around the world.

Women rule in Cannes

The jury of the 77th International Cannes Film Festival, chaired by Greta Gerwig, director of “Barbie”, decided to honor outstanding acting in an unprecedented way. However, instead of awarding the award to one actress, the jury decided to recognize all four main female roles. So the award went to: Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Zoë Saldañy and Adriana Paz. As Gerwig emphasized: “We wanted to appreciate the power of women’s acting, which is unique in this film. Each actress brings something unique to this story, and together they create something transcendent.”

Saint Laurent Productions And Emilia Perez's Triumph In Cannes
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This is a historic moment for the Cannes Film Festival as Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first transgender actress to receive the award. At the closing ceremony, she wowed everyone in a black Saint Laurent jersey dress, accessorized with brass earrings and cuffs, and classic patent pumps. In her statement, the actress skillfully referred to the message of the awarded film.

“I want you to believe, just like in the movie “Emilia Perez”, that you can always improve, that everyone can become a better person” – Gascón said. “She also addressed those who have harmed the trans community: ‘All of you who have made us suffer, it’s time for you to change.'” The jury’s decision to honor all the “Emilia Perez” actresses was met with huge applause from the audience. It is probably perceived as an important step towards greater representation and inclusivity in cinema.

The triumph of “Emilia Perez” in Cannes and the director’s laurel

In addition, Jacques Audiard, an experienced French director, received the Jury Award at the Cannes festival for the triumph of “Emilia Perez”. It was the culmination of his 30-year career. This is a unique distinction, considering that the festival traditionally awards only one award per film. Audiard did not hide his emotion when receiving it. He confessed that this is the fulfillment of his long-time dreams and he is not sure what he will do with the rest of his life now.

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At the same time, the director used the opportunity to make an appeal to the audience in defense of cinema. He emphasized that the future of this art lies in cinemas, where viewers can fully immerse themselves in the film world. He was critical of watching movies at home, with a phone in hand, claiming that this form was not comparable to the cinema experience. Audiard’s words were met with great applause from the audience and the film industry. Many people saw them as a manifesto for cinema and its values, in times of domination of streaming platforms and home entertainment.