The 77th annual Cannes Film Festival took place at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 19, 2024. This included the “Emilia Perez” Photocall attended by Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Adriana Paz. These actresses won the best performance by an actress award, and the 72-year-old French director received the Cannes Jury Prize.

The festival showcased a film featuring an unexpected offer for the characters to help feared cartel boss Juan “Little Hands” Del Monte retire from his business and disappear forever. The underlying theme of the film explores the notion of redemption and challenges the traditional perception of who is privileged to be redeemed. The director, Jacques, presents a story of seeking redemption, where a dangerous character imprisoned in his own body undergoes a transformative journey.

Selena Gomez, a former Disney star, shared her thoughts on the project, expressing her nerves as it was unlike anything she had ever done before. She felt fortunate to be part of such a significant project despite having a small role. The director also encouraged the audience to approach the film with an open heart and mind, allowing themselves to be taken on an emotional journey of redemption.