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Unconventional Spanish-language movie musical "Emilia Pérez" may be an Oscars front-runner, but some feel the film is "torturous" and "harmful." ...
Why is “Emilia Perez” causing controversy? Inside criticism about the casting, French director, Mexican setting and transgender representation, and what stars and director have said.
Stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez were feted by Netflix boss Ted Sarandos at The French American Film Festival premiere of Netflix’s “Emilia Perez” in October 2024.
Emilia Pérez also became the most awarded film of the year at the 2025 Golden Globes. The movie scored four wins at the awards, including best motion picture - musical or comedy.
“Emilia Pérez,” though, may be its best chance yet. It became the most nominated non-English language film ever, surpassing Netflix’s own “Roma,” which landed 10 nominations.
“Emilia is a socialite inspired by a mix of Catherine Deneuve and Italian stars, dressed in classic black,” Montel says. “She can’t take any risks on the initial impression she makes.
Emilia Pérez stars Karla Sofía Gascón (who made history as the first trans performer to win Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival), Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldaña, Édgar Ramirez, Adriana Paz ...
Sure, “Emilia Perez” had won two prizes in the south of France (the jury prize for Audiard and best actress ensemble for Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selina Gomez and Adriana Paz), but a ...
Karla Sofía Gascón as Manitas before Emilia Pérez’s transition in ‘Emilia Pérez’PAGE 114 – WHY NOT PRODUCTIONS – PATHÉ FILMS – FRANCE 2 CINÉMA “With Manitas, I did not care how ...