Controversy surrounding the film 'Emilia Pérez'
The French musical 'Emilia Pérez' about a Mexican transgender drug lord won four Golden Globe Awards, sparking outrage in Mexico and Latin America for trivializing the mass death caused by the drug war. Critics condemn the film for absolving the drug lord of responsibility and using transgender identity as a narrative tool.
Key Points
- Film won four Golden Globe Awards
- Outrage from Mexican and Latin American viewers
- Critics condemn the film's portrayal of transgender identity and drug lord character
Cons
- Trivializes the mass death caused by the drug war in Mexico
- Absolves a drug lord of responsibility for crimes
- Criticism for using transgender identity as a narrative tool