At this year’s Golden Globes, the films “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Perez” were the big winners. Awards were given to a wide range of international movies.
“The Brutalist” won best drama film, making it a strong contender for the Oscars. Adrien Brody, who plays a Holocaust survivor in the movie, won best actor. The film’s director, Brady Corbet, also received an award.
“Emilia Perez,” directed by Jacques Audiard, won four awards, including best comedy or musical film. The story is about a drug lord who becomes a woman. It also won best non-English language film and best original song. Zoe Saldana was named best supporting actress.
Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of “Emilia Perez,” spoke about strength and identity at the event. Winning at the Golden Globes can help movies gain more viewers before the Oscars in March.
Fernanda Torres from Brazil won best actress in a drama for “I’m Still Here,” a film about a family during Brazil’s military rule in the 1970s. Demi Moore won best actress in a comedy for “The Substance,” which looks at how society pressures older women.
In TV categories, “Shogun,” set in Japan, won best drama series, while “Hacks,” about a female comedian, won best comedy series. Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won acting awards for “Shogun.”
Jean Smart won her second award for best lead actress in a comedy series for “Hacks.” Other TV winners included Jeremy Allen White for “The Bear,” Jodie Foster for “True Detective,” and Colin Farrell for “The Penguin.”
The Golden Globes are decided by 334 entertainment journalists from 85 countries. Recently, the voting group has been expanded and improved to address past issues with ethics and diversity.
