Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez," a French-Mexican musical crime drama has caught global attention as of late. Securing 13 nominations at the upcoming Academy Awards as a huge feat, a feat so large that many consider it has put the film at the forefront, but the spotlight is shining on a production full of controversy. Here is what we've found on the movie, its award presence, and how it has affected people.
Awards Season Triumph and Recognition
Triumph
With nods at best Picture best director and a record-breaking 13 total awards , "Emilia Pérez" has put it self in a perfect position in award shows. While facing much criticism from people across multiple different platforms due to various areas within the creative decisions made during the making of "Emilia Pérez", it seems that many critics are enjoying what this project has created.
Oscar Frontrunner
"Emilia Pérez," could get an award and set a trend from one of the first from streaming to do it. Even still, there has not been a film made in a language not in english that has been up for best picture making it an exciting and special prospect in a very long time.
"Emilia Pérez": Synopsis
The general concept of "Emilia Pérez” has garnered buzz and criticism, It centers on Rita portrayed by Zoe Saldaña as a talented attorney. Who was once involved with one of the largest narcos, then now transition's her to " Emilia Perez 's" character, and her desire to exit life as her once masculine presence, so she seeks a major new transition to redeem herself in society.The controversial role will be that by all aspects this should not be a fit based on her past choices that include violence, corruption, and drug involvement.
Controversies and Criticisms
Some of the key elements which made this unique for better or for worse will follow: there was mention of non-mexican actor's playing the main role which added more discourse. Along with this there was some questioning around the approach in the plot relating to some of Mexico’s cultural aspects.
Cultural Authenticity Debates
Audiard has gained questions into some of their casting selections to make it make commercial appeal while losing cultural context. Some have stated a movie about people disappearing with actors that are not hispanic could also fall into a trend to try and push some people out even on screen for the chance to appeal commercially.
Defenses and Support
Director and Writer of one of Netflix's potential awards seasons winner gives their thought process on what all the goals were set as