Jacques Audiard's Netflix musical "Emilia Perez" has received 13 Oscar nominations, including best international feature and best picture, making history with Karla Sofia Gascon's nomination as the first openly trans actor. Despite leading nominations, the film faces criticism from US LGBTQ+ groups who deem its representation of the transgender experience as retrograde, along with Mexican critics pointing out the absence of Mexican talent and the portrayal of serious topics. Filmed in France with a Mexican backdrop, its controversies spotlight deeper issues of authenticity in storytelling.
Mexican critics and industry figures have criticized the lack of Mexican representation in the film's leading cast and crew, as well as the treatment of serious subject matter.
Despite its 13 Oscars nominations, 'Emilia Perez' has faced backlash from US LGBTQ+ organizations and Mexican critics for its portrayal of the transgender experience.
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