The 2025 awards season sees the Spanish-language musical crime film Emilia Pérez achieving significant recognition, including 13 Academy Award nominations, a record for non-English language films. Despite the critical acclaim and Zoe Saldaña winning a Golden Globe for her role, the film has faced backlash from audiences for its portrayal of Mexican and trans themes, prompting a debate on whether the accolades reflect genuine merit or Hollywood's tendency toward 'well-meaning' issues.
It's important to note that Academy Awards nominations for Emilia Pérez have been met with criticism from audiences who claim the film is either not good or "offensive" to Mexicans and trans people.
Emilia Pérez has set another surprising record for most Academy Award nominations for a film not in the English language. The film received 13 nominations, more than Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2001) and Roma (2018).
Now, Emilia Pérez has achieved critical acclaim thanks to the groundbreaking performances of its actors despite the mixed reactions from audiences.
Zoe took home a well-deserved Golden Globe for her role as the lawyer Rita Mora Castro after two decades in the business with memorable roles in some of the highest-earning movies ever.
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