The 1996 Madonna film is called 'Evita'. It is a musical drama based on the life of Argentine political leader Eva Perón. The film follows the rise and fall of Perón, from her beginnings as an illegitimate child to her death as the First Lady of Argentina. Madonna stars in the title role, alongside Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won one for Best Original Song.