Mexico, Emilia Pérez and Oscar

French movie 'Emilia Pérez' fires up criticism in Mexico
Oscar-nominated in 13 categories, Jacques Audiard's musical/crime drama hybrid does not reflect the reality of the country in which it is supposed to take place, according to some.
Why Oscar darling 'Emilia Pérez' is facing backlash in Mexico
Emilia Pérez stars Karla Sofia Gascon as a narco who transitions to a woman and helps families of the missing. The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Mexican actor Adriana Paz.
This French film about Mexico has 13 Oscar nominations. Why 'Emilia Pérez' is tanking in Mexico
Although it's set in Mexico City, French film 'Emilia Pérez' ran into a frost reception on its opening there. Critics cited stereotypes and the lack of a clear message about the narcos it portrays.
The ‘Emilia Pérez’ backlash, explained
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set melodrama.
Explaining the Curious Case of 'Emilia Pérez,' the Woebegone Oscar Frontrunner
Those possibilities, though, appear severely threatened after old tweets of Gascón’s led her to issue an apology Thursday — the latest setback in an Oscar campaign that’s veering close to becoming a train wreck.
“Emilia Pérez”: Why This Year's Most-Nominated Film Is Also the Most Controversial Oscar Contender
Lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for old social media posts, the latest of several controversies facing Jacques Audiard’s movie
The disturbing tweets blowing up Emilia Pérez’s Oscars campaign
S ince its arrival on Netflix in December, the Spanish-language French film Emilia Pérez has been a nesting doll of controversies. The musical, directed by Jacques Audiard, has b
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What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?'
The movie by French director Jacques Audiard debuted in Mexico on Thursday on the heels of wins at Cannes and the ...
Do Mexicans hate Emilia Pérez?
"Emilia Pérez is everything that is bad in a film: stereotypes, ignorance, lack of respect, making money from one of the most ...
‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards. Why is it causing controversy, too?
“Emilia Pérez” won four Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including two best picture awards in the musical/comedy and non-English ...
Mexico’s baguette musical parody gets revenge for ‘Emilia Perez’
Emilia Perez' has faced strong backlash in Mexico over criticisms of its poor Spanish, use of stereotypes, filming in Paris ...
Why everyone hates Oscar sensation Emilia Pérez – and why they’re wrong
Depending on who you ask, the audacious cartel musical is transphobic, an insult to Mexico, and not as good as Wicked. But is ...
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Jacques Audiard's movies
He was born in Paris and is the son of Marie-Christine Guibert and Michel Audiard, a film director and screenwriter. During ...
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'Emilia Perez' lauded in Hollywood but criticized in Mexico
Despite its huge international success, including a leading 13 Oscar nominations, "Emilia Perez" faces criticism in Mexico, ...
Why do Mexicans hate the movie Emilia Pérez?
You either love it or hate it, seems to be the conclusion drawn by Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez, which has 13 nominations ...