On. The film won five statuettes, including the most important ones – for the best film and directing. This year, however, the most nominations for the Oscar received the production of “Emilia Perez”, which had 13 chances to win the statuette. Ultimately, the creators of the title left the party with two awards – for the best song and female supporting role.
“Emilia Perez” a great defeat of Oscars. 13 nominations, two statuettes
The second -class statuette was received by Zoe Saldana, which this year was an absolute favorite. The actress did not hurt the controversy around the film, which multiplied before the gala. The most famous scandal concerned the performer of the main role in production. It was not known whether Karla Sofía Gascón would appear at the event. After a loud nomination, racist and Islamophobic entries of the actress leaked for the prize, which she once placed on social media.
In addition, “Emilia Perez” was more and more often accused of a stereotypical approach to the presentation of both the Mexican and Queer communities (the main character undergoes transit). After receiving the Oscar Zoe Saldana, she also had to answer these uncomfortable questions from journalists. One of the reporters present at the gala informed the actress that “Emilia Perez “is” painful for Mexicans “. Saldana apologized for the film.
Zoe Saldana about the controversy in “Emilia Perez”
“I am very sorry that so many Mexicans felt offended. We didn’t intend to hurt anyone” – Saldana replied.” However, I do not share this sentence. For me, Mexico was not the heart of this movie. We made a movie about friendship, a movie about four women. They could be Russian, black residents of Detroit, could come from Israel or Gaza. Their stories would still be very universal. They show problems that they have to struggle every day to survive system oppression, “explained Oscar winner.
“I will stick to my position, but I am also open to a conversation with the Mexicans. We can talk with respect and love about what could be done better in Emilia Perez ” – emphasizes the actress.
Source: Gazeta
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