The musical thriller about a drug lord who wants to start a new life as a woman could win many Oscars. Why do so many Mexicans hate it?

Jacques Audiard has made waves with some outlandish comments about the musical crime film, starring Karla Sofia Gascón and Selena Gomez.

Oscar-nominated in 13 categories, Jacques Audiard's musical/crime drama hybrid does not reflect the reality of the country in which it is supposed to take place, according to some.

Emilia Pérez's' director, Jacques Audiard, has finally apologized to Mexicans who found themes in the film offensive.

French director Jacques Audiard defended and apologized for his film “Emilia Pérez” at its Mexican premiere Wednesday.

“Emilia Pérez” won four Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including two best picture awards in the musical/comedy and non-English language categories, which sparked controversy online.

New Spanish-language production starring trans actress Karla Sofía Gascón receives 13 Oscar nominations, but is slammed for misrepresenting Mexico's drug-related violence.

Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film nabbed 13 Oscar noms but many moviegoers say it's inauthentic in terms of Mexico and trans issues

He was born in Paris and is the son of Marie-Christine Guibert and Michel Audiard, a film director and screenwriter. During the 1980s, he started creating screenplays for movies such as Réveillon chez Bob!, Mortelle randonnée, Baxter, Fréquence Meurtre, and Saxo.

This emotional video has sparked global interest, leading to a surge in Google searches for phrases like “Selena Gomez crying”

The film, which led this year’s Oscar nominations, has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.

Despite its huge international success, including a leading 13 Oscar nominations, Emilia Perez faces criticism in Mexico, where the