I don’t usually pay attention to programs like the Golden Globe awards, but this year I did, looking for something good to stream. I had already watched most of the nominees, but there was one film I never heard of that won four of its 10 Golden Globe nominations: Emilia Perez.

In all of the reviews I have read, none mention what is my perception of this remarkable films. I see it as a blending of Greek tragedy with motifs from opera, musicals, and telenovela. (The language of the film switches between Spanish and English, with subtitles for the Spanish.)

Much of the choral singing reflects the role of the chorus in Greek tragedies. The main character is very much the tragic protagonist who is finally undone by his own hubris.

The musical numbers are captivating, and Zoe Saldana shines in those and every scene she is in.

It is an ambitious film, with excellent acting, and the added interest of a trans woman actually playing a trans woman.

It is the most creative film I’ve ever seen on television.