As lawyer Rita Moro Castro powerfully declares in the film, Zoe Saldaña portrays a bold character in Emilia Pérez. The line “Habla, esta gente habla, pero ahora lo van a pagar, a pagar, a pagar…” is particularly striking. This comes from El mal, one of the original songs in Jacques Audiard’s gangster-musical. It resonates beyond its immediate context. The character addresses a group of unscrupulous … Continue reading Controversy in Emilia Pérez: A Critical Review