The ambitious “Emilia Pérez” and its star-studded cast met with a fizzle at the box office and mounting criticisms that it was a not-so-faithful portrayal of Mexico that glamorizes the violence

Actress Adriana Paz, the only Mexican in the main cast of 'Emilia Perez,' says in an interview with EFE that if the film wins at the Oscars, “the triumph” would also be for Mexico, where the film has sparked controversy for its portrayal of drug trafficking and the disappearance of people.

But despite the acclaim, the film has also sparked criticism in Mexico. Even though the plot is set in Mexico, Audiard has produced his drama in a studio near Paris. And with the exception of Adriana Paz,

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

As it earned a record 13 Oscar nominations, Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film Emilia Perez Is facing criticism in Mexico, where it is set.

"Emilia Pérez 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 (mass disappearances in Mexico)," Cecilia Gonzalez, a Mexican journalist living in Argentina, wrote on X.

A timeline of the criticism Emilia Pérez faces on its way to the Oscars, including parody film Johanne Sacrebleu.

Not only did Audiard’s Emilia Perez score impressive nominations at the 97th Oscars, but it has also secured several awards at other prestigious events. However, the Spanish thriller is facing growing criticism,

The film has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.

It’s wild, it’s exhilarating and it really is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. After all, isn’t that why we go to the movies?'

Currently, the only way you can watch The Brutalist is by heading to the theater. There's no official digital or streaming release date, but we'll update this list once the date is released. As an A24 film, we do expect it to eventually make its way to Max alongside other A24 theatrical releases.

The divisive Spanish-language musical “Emilia Pérez” sparked another controversy following its Oscar nominations haul, as Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón made—and quickly walked back—a claim that her fellow nominee Fernanda Torres’ team talks “badly about me and Emilia Pérez,