Director of ‘Emilia Perez’ says criticism of how Mexico is portrayed in the film is in 'bad faith'
Director Jacques Audiard argued that critics of his film either misunderstood his film, haven't viewed it at all, or have ...
French movie 'Emilia Pérez' fires up criticism in Mexico
Oscar-nominated in 13 categories, Jacques Audiard's musical/crime drama hybrid does not reflect the reality of the country in ...
Every song and dance in ‘Emilia Pérez’ tells a story — and that was a thrill to its DP
Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume used a variety of techniques to pull off the song-and-dance numbers in 'Emilia Pérez,' working ...
Mexico's baguette-themed musical parody exacts revenge for 'Emilia Perez'
A crowd-funded short film spoofing the year's most Oscar-nominated movie is set to screen in Mexican cinemas, as local backlash against French crime musical "Emilia Perez" pits an amateur comedy ...
The ‘Emilia Pérez’ backlash, explained
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is an Oscar contender unlike any other. It’s a musical, a trans parable, and a Mexico-set ...
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Jacques Audiard's movies
He was born in Paris and is the son of Marie-Christine Guibert and Michel Audiard, a film director and screenwriter. During ...
What does Mexico really think of 'Emilia Perez?'
Mexican film critic Gaby Meza said “Emilia Perez” is “exotic and bold,” but without depth. “Not in the trans experience, not in the narco experience, not in the disappeared, but rather a touch of ...
Jacques Audiard’s strong prix game
With its 13 Oscar nominations, "Emilia Perez" adds to the scores of other laurels the filmmaker's thematically gritty, visually innovative works have collected over the years.