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2024: The year in trans cinema (made by cis people)

In a year rich with films made by trans people, a trans movie made by cis people scoops up all the hype.
Karla Sofia Gascon stars as Emilia Pérez. This photo is a close-up of her looking at something nearby.
Emilia Pérez is always getting up to some shit and also singing. (Credit: Netflix)

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