Overview

• Emilia Pérez, a Mexican cartel transgender musical, won two Oscars but fell short of its 13 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress.
• The film's Oscar campaign was derailed after resurfaced racist and anti-Muslim tweets from lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón, the first out trans actor nominated in an acting category.
• Despite controversy in the U.S., the film won seven César Awards in France, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
• Critics and audiences, particularly Spanish speakers, criticized the film for cultural insensitivity, poor representation of Mexico, and inauthentic Spanish-language songwriting.
• Director Jacques Audiard and other cast members faced further backlash for dismissive comments about Mexican culture and the film's setting.