‘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 language categories, which sparked controversy online.
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?’
The ambitious “Emilia Pérez” and its star-studded cast met with a fizzle at the box office and mounting criticisms that it was a not-so-faithful portrayal of Mexico that glamorizes the violence
'Emilia Pérez' is drawing backlash after becoming the most nominated film of 2024. Here's the controversy explained.
"Emilia Perez," starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña, has been criticized for its quality, authenticity, and trans representation.
Why Is ‘Emilia Perez’ Controversial? The Biggest Criticisms of the Oscar-Nominated Film
Emilia Pérez leads the pack of 2025 Oscar hopefuls with a whopping 13 nominations, but the movie has faced several different controversies. Karla Sofía Gascón is at the center of the musical drama as a powerful Mexican mob boss who hires a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) to help her fake her death and undergoes gender-affirming surgery.
'Emilia Pérez' controversy: Why 'torturous' movie is criticized for its representation
Unconventional Spanish-language movie musical "Emilia Pérez" may be an Oscars front-runner, but some feel the film is "torturous" and "harmful."
Trans musical ‘Emilia Pérez’ is winning awards and igniting controversy
Emilia Pérez” is quickly becoming an awards-show favorite, raking in four Golden Globe wins and 13 Oscar nominations — plus SAG Award nods, too.
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'Emilia Pérez' Controversy Inspires Mexican Short Film About France Without French People
The ongoing controversy surrounding the France-filmed Emilia Pérez, which leads this year's Oscars nominations with 13 total nods, has led to the release of a Mexican short film that playfully flips ...
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Oscars: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scores Most Nominations Ever For A Foreign Language Movie, Could Notch France’s First International Win In 30+ Years
Emilia Pérez has a record number of Oscar nominations for a non-English language movie; if it wins International Feature it ...
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French films storm Oscar nominations as Audiard's Emilia Perez breaks records
French director Jacques Audiard said he was "thrilled" after his musical Emilia Perez scooped 13 Oscar nominations this week, ...
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Sweeps France’s Lumiere Awards With Five Prizes, Including Best Film
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” swept France’s 30th Lumiere Awards, the local equivalent to the Golden Globes, at a ceremony held on Monday in Paris at the Forum des Images auditorium.
Lumière Awards: Oscar Hopefuls ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘Flow’, ‘Dahomey’ & ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’ Take Top Honors
Further awards seasons hopefuls also featured in the Lumière prizes, with Mati Diop’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner Dahomey – ...
'You're playing with one of our biggest wars': Why some Mexican people are upset about Oscars frontrunner Emilia Pérez
Musical Emilia Pérez, about a Mexican drug lord, is the frontrunner for the Academy Awards, with 13 nominations. But its ...
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Hollywood cameo for Mexico's scrap merchant anthem
The jingle of itinerant scrap merchants has long been part of Mexico City's soul. Now it has made a cameo appearance in ...
Why is one of the ‘worst films ever’ made nominated for 13 Oscars?
Perez nabbed four big wins at this year’s Golden Globes with best film – musical or comedy, best non-English language film, ...
Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez wins big and sets record at France’s Prix Lumières 2025 ceremony
Jacques Audiard's prize-winning film continues its awards sweep and looks set to dominate during awards season in both France ...