"Emilia Perez," a crime comedy by director Jacques Audiard, features a drug lord who transitions into a woman and strives to reconnect with her family. Despite its success, winning 13 Oscar nominations and four Golden Globes, the film has faced backlash in Mexico due to its portrayal of serious issues stemming from the drug crisis. Primarily shot in Paris with a non-Mexican cast, critics argue it lacks authenticity and exploits sensitive cultural narratives.
"Emilia Perez' is everything that is bad in a film: stereotypes, ignorance, lack of respect, making money from one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world." - Cecilia Gonzalez, journalist.
Mexican cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto criticized that everything in 'Emilia Perez' seemed 'inauthentic' apart from Adriana Paz, who played a cartel victim’s widow.
Over 115,000 people have disappeared in Mexico's decades-long drug war, with the film's portrayal drawing accusations of insensitivity and exploitation.
Adriana Paz, who portrayed a cartel victim’s widow, broke into tears at a press conference, revealing she had herself been kidnapped 18 years ago.
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