Favorite of the 82nd edition of the Golden Globes with ten nominations, the musical drama by French director Jacques Audiard Emilia Perez won the best foreign film category. An important check mark in its ambitions for the Oscars. This is her second trophy of the evening after that of Zoe Seldana, crowned best supporting actress. On the other hand, Emilia Perez had to bow in the best screenplay category, won by the adaptation Conclavea somewhat disappointing choice in a year rich in original storylines.
“As I am superstitious, I didn’t prepare anything. This is going to be a bit laborious. First of all, happy new year and keep your spirits up in a year 2025 that is not easy. Thank you with this trophy for celebrating unreason. If I made this film, maybe it’s because I don’t have enough sisters. But the world would be better if we had more sisters. In these troubled times, I hope Emilia Perez can be a light and a comforting embrace. Continue to keep your head high, hope for better days”greeted the French filmmaker.
Already awarded the Jury Prize at Cannes, the director’s musical drama notably beat I’m still here, of the Brazilian Walter Salles, and Wild fig tree seeds by the Iranian Mohammad Rasoulof.
Considered a springboard towards the Oscars, which will announce their nominations on January 17, the Golden Globes, which have been profoundly reformed and count in their ranks 334 international journalists covering Hollywood, mark an essential stage of the awards season. If Emilia Perez filled up with statuettes at the Golden Globes, the musical drama will confirm its potential and will have the wind in its sails for the Oscars. It is France’s candidate for the Oscar for best international film.
