Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' Wins Two Oscars Despite Controversies
The French musical, nominated in 13 categories, faced backlash over casting and cultural criticism but secured awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song.
- Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez' received 13 Oscar nominations but won only two awards: Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña and Best Original Song for 'El Mal.'
- The film, a musical about a Mexican drug lord's gender transition, was praised at Cannes but faced criticism for cultural appropriation and past offensive tweets by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón.
- Audiard expressed relief at the end of the film's promotional campaign, stating he prefers to focus on cinema rather than controversies.
- Zoe Saldaña, in her first Oscar win, delivered an emotional speech highlighting her Dominican heritage and the universal themes of the film.
- The Oscar for Best International Film went to the Brazilian drama 'Je suis toujours là,' which explores a mother's resistance against a former dictatorship.
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