Emilia Perez depicts a cartel boss transitioning to a woman and has elicited strong criticism for its lack of authenticity and cultural representation.
Director Jacques Audiard remarked, 'If there are things that seem shocking in Emilia Perez then I am sorry. Cinema doesn't provide answers, it only asks questions.' He added, 'But maybe the questions in Emilia Perez are incorrect.' This acknowledgment reflects the complexities of storytelling and cultural representation.
Critics slammed the film for its portrayal of drug trafficking and its impacts on Mexico, with some calling it a troubling exploitation of real-life tragedies, as film critic Gaby Meza noted, 'It exploits a current tragedy in Mexico...in order to generate an entertainment product.'
LGBTQ+ advocacy group Glaad condemned the film for its portrayal of its central trans character, labeling it as a 'profoundly retrograde portrayal.' Yet, director Guillermo del Toro defended Audiard, calling him one of the best filmmakers, highlighting the polarized responses to the film.
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