At the recent Oscars, the musical 'Emilia Pérez', which centers on a transgender woman's story, faced criticism for its lack of acknowledgment of the trans community during acceptance speeches. Notably, Karla Sofía Gascón, who plays Emilia, has been embroiled in controversy over past social media posts but chose silence to let the film speak for itself. Additionally, the film's failure to feature Mexican cast or crew further sparked scrutiny. Despite emotional speeches from award winners like Zoe Saldaña, the absence of trans discourse was palpable, raising questions about representation in major award ceremonies.
"I decided, for the film, for Jacques (Audiard - director), for the cast, for the incredible crew who deserves it, to let the work talk for itself."
"Since I didn't win best film or best director, I didn't have the opportunity to speak. But had I had that opportunity, I would have spoken up."
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