The Golden Globes, held on January 5, celebrated French cinema, highlighting the acclaimed musical *Emilia Perez*, which received ten nominations and won four awards, including best song for ‘El Mal.’ Zoe Saldaña was recognized as best supporting actress, while Jacques Audiard allowed star Karla Sofia Gascon to deliver a poignant closing speech. *The Brutalist* also shone, winning three awards, including best dramatic film and best actor for Adrien Brody. The event honored numerous standout contributions in both film and television.
The Golden Globes ceremony held on January 5 was a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with both tears and laughter. This prestigious event shone a spotlight on French cinema, showcasing one of its most remarkable films in recent years. The extraordinary musical Emilia Perez made headlines even before the awards began, boasting a staggering ten nominations. Directed by Jacques Audiard, who had previously taken home two awards at the Cannes Film Festival, the film concluded the night with four Golden Globes, including the first and last awards of the evening.
Zoe Saldaña, honored as best supporting actress, took to the stage with Camille and Clément Ducol to accept the Golden Globe for best song for the captivating track ‘El Mal.’ In a heartfelt moment, Jacques Audiard allowed his star, Karla Sofia Gascon, to deliver the closing speech. She passionately declared, ‘Light always prevails over darkness (…). You can beat us up but you will never be able to take away our soul, our existence, our identity (…). I am who I am and not who you want me to be.’ This statement resonated deeply, especially in light of the recent political climate in the U.S.
A Strong Contender for the Oscars: ‘The Brutalist’
The dramatic narrative of The Brutalist emerged as a formidable competitor, securing three significant awards, including best actor in a dramatic film for Adrien Brody. The emotional actor drew from personal experiences, reminiscing about his family’s journey fleeing war-torn Hungary. This powerful film, which spans over three hours, is set to hit theaters in France on February 12 and is already being touted as a major contender for the Oscars. It remains to be seen if the Academy will embrace the boldness of Emilia Perez.
Celebrating the Winners in Film…
Best supporting actress: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Perez
Best supporting actor: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Best screenplay: Conclave
Best international film: Emilia Perez
Best actress in a comedy or musical: Demi Moore, The Substance
Best actor in a comedy or musical: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
Best animated film: Flow
Best director: Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
Best music: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Challengers
Best song: ‘El Mal’, Emilia Perez
Box office achievement: Wicked
Best actress in a dramatic film: Fernanda Torres, I Am Still Here
Best actor in a dramatic film: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Best dramatic film: The Brutalist
Best comedy or musical: Emilia Perez
…And in Television
Best actress in a comedy series: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best actor in a dramatic series: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Best supporting actress: Jessica Gunning, My Little Reindeer
Best supporting actor: Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
Best actor in a comedy series: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best stand-up special: Ali Wong, Single Lady
Best actor in a miniseries or television film: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Best actress in a miniseries or television film: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Best miniseries or television film: My Little Reindeer
Best comedy series: Hacks
Best dramatic series: Shogun