The 97th Academy Awards will be held on March 2, and one of the most controversial films is "In Search of Emilia Pérez" directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard.
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Sentiment: · · ·- The film is nominated in 13 categories, including Best Picture, and follows a trans woman leaving a drug cartel to help victims of violence she caused.
- Criticism arose after its commercial release, particularly in Latin America, due to inadequate preparation regarding the film's context and themes.
- The lead actress, Karla Sofía Gascón, faced backlash for past tweets reflecting insensitivity towards social plurality and minorities.
- The film simplifies and glamorizes the issue of forced disappearances in Mexico, which affects thousands of families living in uncertainty.
- The LGBT+ community criticized the film for perpetuating harmful gender stereotypes and oversimplifying the trans experience.
- Despite the controversies, discussions surrounding the film have reinforced social denunciation regarding human rights violations in Mexico.
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