Emilia Pérez Leads Oscar Nominations Amid Controversies

Emilia Pérez is the frontrunner for Best International Film at the 2025 Oscars, facing controversies over AI use and social media criticism toward actress Karla Sofía Gascón.


Emilia Pérez Leads Oscar Nominations Amid Controversies

According to projections from Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, the movie "Emilia Pérez" has a high probability of winning in the Best International Feature category. AI tools were used, as in "The Brutalist," where the Hungarian accents of the actors were refined, generating debates about artistic authenticity and their possible influence on the decisions of the Academy Awards.

According to recent AI-based analyses, the following movies and artists are favorites for the 2025 Academy Awards. In the Best Feature category, "Anora," directed by Sean Baker, has gained relevance, especially after its triumph at the Critics Choice Awards. "Emilia Pérez," an innovative musical addressing current social themes, leads with 13 nominations and stands out for its cultural relevance.

In the highlighted categories, the favorites are Sean Baker for "Anora" as Best Director, Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez," Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist" as Best Actor, Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown," Demi Moore for "La sustancia," Karla Sofía Gascón from "Emilia Pérez" as Best Actress, Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain" as Best Supporting Actor, and Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Pérez" as Best Supporting Actress.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony will be held on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Despite the strong competition in categories such as Best Picture and Best Actress and the mentioned controversies, the chances of success for "Emilia Pérez" may be affected.

The movie "Emilia Pérez" has generated great anticipation ahead of the 2025 Oscars with its 13 notable nominations. However, its path to success has been marred by controversies, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance technical aspects, which has sparked debates about artistic authenticity and voter perception.

Another controversy surrounding "Emilia Pérez" is the situation of Karla Sofía Gascón, the first trans woman nominated for the Best Actress Oscar, who has faced criticism due to the emergence of old offensive tweets, generating controversy around her nomination.