A Cinematic Exploration of Identity and Redemption

Brugherio’s Cinema Teatro San Giuseppe, with the support of the city’s Department of Cultural Policies, continues its esteemed season dedicated to cinematic artistry with a screening of Jacques Audiard‘s genre-bending film, Emilia Pérez. This film promises a thought-provoking experience for cinema enthusiasts.

Audiard, known for his willingness to push boundaries, presents a narrative that intertwines musical elements with thriller suspense and dramatic depth. Emilia Pérez is not just a film; it’s a reflection on contemporary society’s complexities and the human need for self-discovery.

Synopsis: Crime, Change, and Family

Set against the backdrop of Mexico City’s struggle with organized crime, the film centers on Rita Moro Castro, a lawyer undervalued in her profession. her life takes an unexpected turn when she is approached by Manitas del Monte, a feared drug lord, with a proposition: to orchestrate his escape through a radical identity transformation.

The plan involves Manitas staging his own death and undergoing gender reassignment surgery. After the transformation, Emilia struggles with being separated from his wife and children. With Rita’s help,Emilia arranges for his family to join him,seeking a semblance of normalcy.

However, the fragile balance they achieve is threatened when a raid occurs at the home of his wife’s new partner, shattering thier newfound stability and forcing them to confront the consequences of their choices.

Audiard: A Director redefining Cinematic Boundaries

Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez exemplifies his artistic evolution. The film showcases his ability to blend genres and tackle complex social issues, solidifying his position as a visionary filmmaker. He consistently challenges conventional storytelling, offering audiences a fresh perspective on contemporary narratives.

Emilia Pérez is change, it is courage, it is musical, it is thriller, it is drama… a perennial evolution cinema that consecrates Jacques Audiard as an emblem author of an artisticness that does not know immobility.

Screening Details

The film Emilia Pérez will be screened at Cinema Teatro San Giuseppe, located at via Italia 76, Brugherio.

Showtimes are scheduled for april 2nd and 3rd, 2025, at 9:15 PM, with an additional matinee showing at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 3rd.

Contact Data

For inquiries and ticket information, please contact Cinema Teatro San Giuseppe at 039.87.01.81 or via email at info@sangiuseppeonline.it.