Emilia Pérez Divides Opinion With Oscar and César Wins Amid Controversy

The Mexican cartel musical faced backlash over cultural insensitivity and resurfaced tweets but triumphed at France's Césars while faltering at the Oscars.

• 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.

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