The movie Emilia Perez by Jacques Audiard, big favorite for the 2025 Golden Globes, has 10 nominations, including best comedy and best actress. This musical explores the gender transition of a Mexican drug trafficker and has its sights set on the Oscars.
With its 10 nominations, Jacques Audiard’s film, Emilia Perezstands out as the big favorite for the 2025 Golden Globes. Filmed mainly in Spanish, this musical tells the story of the gender transition of a Mexican drug trafficker. The film is nominated in renowned categories such as best comedy, best director, best actress for Karla Sofia Gascón, best supporting actress for Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, as well as best screenplay.
Awarded at Cannes and broadcast on Netflix, Emilia Perez is also up for best international film, best soundtrack and best song. Her performance at the Golden Globes could herald big success at the Oscars in March.
Son principal rival, AnoraPalme d’or 2024, is directed by Sean Baker and paints a modern and poignant portrait of a young prostitute from Brooklyn. With five nominations, this film remains a serious contender in the best comedy category. Moreover, Wickedalthough a commercial holiday hit, seems at a disadvantage with only four nominations.
Among the other candidates, the French film The Substance by Coralie Fargeat, a macabre tale about the dictates of eternal youth, obtains five nominations. Demi Moore shines in the role of a former Hollywood star, giving a lauded performance.
This 82nd edition also marks a notable evolution of the Golden Globes, with more diverse and international nominations, the result of a major reform aimed at restoring the credibility of the event. Columnist Pete Hammond notes a change in approach, particularly in the distinction between comedies and dramas. In the drama categories, The Brutalist, Conclaveet A complete stranger compete for the title of best dramatic film.
On the performance side, Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) and Karla Sofia Gascón (Emilia Perez) compete for best actress in a musical. At the same time, actresses like Angelina Jolie (Maria), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), et Kate Winslet (Lee Miller) shine in the drama categories. The competition promises to be fierce to win the awards.
With AFP
