A film version of the show was made in 1996 starring Madonna in the title role , with Antonio Banderas as Che and Jonathan Pryce as Peron . Alan Parker directed the film , with Madonna in the title role , Antonio Banderas as Che and Jonathan Pryce as PerÃ n. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards , winning one for Best Original Song ( `` You Must Love Me , '' composed especially for the film ) .