Emília Pérez' critiques have called out the film's poor trans representation, whereas the film’s cast and director have defended the musical.
The film's leading lady, Karla Sofía Gascón, who was in attendance at the fest, was the recipient of the best actress prize.
Karla Sofia Gascón’s director didn’t want to ask her to play a man again but her personal story proved a turning point.
While Emilia Perez, a flamboyant musical about gender identity, has become awards bait, it has also been criticized for its ...