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BAFTA: 'Emilia Perez' takes home trophy, director Jacques Audiard thanks Karla despite controversty over her tweets


Published on 2025-02-16 15:24:27 - MSN
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  • As expected, Jacques Audiard's Spanish drama 'Emilia Perez' emerged victorious in Best Non-English Language Film category at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The film's director Jacques Audiard accepted the award.

The article from MSN discusses the BAFTA Film Awards where the film "Emilia Perez" won a trophy. Director Jacques Audiard, during his acceptance speech, thanked Karla Sofia Gascon, one of the film's stars, despite the controversy surrounding her past tweets. Gascon had previously made transphobic comments on social media, which led to significant backlash. However, her role in "Emilia Perez," where she plays a transgender character, has been critically acclaimed, highlighting the complex dynamics of casting and representation in cinema. Audiard's acknowledgment of Gascon amidst this controversy underscores the ongoing debate about separating an artist's work from their personal views.

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