Clément Ducol and Camille, songwriters of “Emilia Pérez,” on shaping the film’s operatic world, and how they’re handling the controversies the film has sparked.

We are so grateful," said Camille, letting out a great "whoo hoo" as she and Clément Ducol accepted the Oscar for Best Original Song for El Mal in Emilia Perez. "We wrote El Mal as a song to denounce corruption and we hope it speaks to the role that music and art can play and

Clement Ducol, from left, Camille, and Jacques Audiard, accept the award for best original song for “El Mal” from” Emilia Perez” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.