Evita

Directed by Alan Parker, this 1996 musical drama chronicles the life of Eva Perón, the First Lady of Argentina, from her humble beginnings to her rise to power and eventual sainthood. Starring Madonna in the titular role, alongside Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce, the film is an adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice stage musical. The movie won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and features a compelling blend of music and historical narrative. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.