Capital Film Festival (CFF) – Emilia Perez – Opening Night

*JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL MEXICAN CANTINA OPENING NIGHT GALA*

Capital Film Festival (CFF) – Emilia Pérez – Mexican Cantina Opening Night Gala

Wednesday, October 30 | 5:30pm arrival | 7:00pm screening

Enjoy a BentSpoke beer on arrival.

Our festival ambassador and local actor Emily De Margheriti will be introducing the festival and welcoming guests on the night! 

Prepare to be immersed in a vibrant world of Latin culture, glamour, and intrigue at the Emilia Pérez pre-screening party. Step into a night where bold Latin beats, captivating décor, and interactive experiences come together to create an unforgettable celebration of cinema. Indulge in Latin-inspired gourmet canapés and sip on tap beer and wine from our sponsors BentSpoke Brewing and Babich Wines, or enjoy artisanal Mezcal and Tequila tastings. 

Featuring fearless performances from Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Karla Sofía Gascón, EMILIA PÉREZ is a wild, ingenious, and eye-popping spectacle from French director Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone). The brilliant strategies of Mexico City defence attorney Rita (Saldaña) have kept many murderous but wildly affluent clients out of jail. But an unexpected way out soon appears in the form of helping notorious cartel leader Manitas Del Monte (Gascón) retire from business and transition into the woman he has always dreamed of being. 

Part cartel drama, part musical, part Mexican melodrama, and part redemption parable, this bombastic epic is bursting with life in every scene. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen on screen, we couldn’t be prouder to open the 2024 Capital Film Festival with the ACT Premiere of this celebration of cinematic power. Discover for yourself why this masterpiece scored the Grand Jury Prize and its superb ensemble cast collectively received the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival this year.