Jennifer Lopez. Based on Manuel Puig’s novel and the Broadway musical,

the film is set to hit French theaters on February 18, 2026. This latest version brings to the screen a significant work from Latin America’s queer cultural canon,

which was originally adapted into a film in 1985 by Hector Babenco.
In a prison under an authoritarian regime in Latin America, Valentín, a political activist, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency.

Despite their obvious differences, the two men find themselves confined in a small space where initial mistrust gradually gives way to an unexpected connection.

To escape the brutality of daily prison life, Molina recounts to his cellmate the plot of a Hollywood musical he knows inside out.

Throughout the story, the dazzling world of Ingrid Luna, a magnetic diva played by Jennifer Lopez, spills over into the cell, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

This musical mise en abyme becomes a space of projection, desire, and defiance, transforming the relationship between the two men into a complex bond intertwined with affection, manipulation, and political commitment.

Staying true to his signature style, director Bill Condon continues his exploration of musical storytelling and iconic characters, from Dreamgirls to Beauty and the Beast.

This new project brings to the big screen the musical crafted by John Kander and Fred Ebb, itself adapted from Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel.

The 1985 adaptation by Hector Babenco left a significant mark on international cinema—and earned William Hurt an Oscar for his compelling performance.