BEVERLY HILLS — “Emilia Pérez” made Oscar history Jan. 23, capturing 13 nominations for the 97th Academy Awards — with “The ...
The film has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.
The Netflix film picked up 13 Oscar nominations including best actress (Karla Sofía Gascón), best director (Jacques Audiard) and best supporting actress (Zoe Saldaña) on Thursday.