Why is one of the ‘worst films ever’ nominated for 13 Oscars?
Why is one of the ‘worst films ever’ nominated for 13 Oscars?
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Every year without fail, The Oscars garners some form of controversy. Whether it’s glaring snubs ahead of time, shock wins, or even drama during the ceremony, the glitzy event always has plenty to talk about.
![[Selena Gomez as Jessi in Emilia Perez]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SEI_229211259-ec52.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
The nominations for this year’s awards ceremony have finally been revealed after being postponed due to the devastating Los Angeles fires, and they’re already creating plenty of conversation. Many were shocked neither Luca Guadagnino’s Queer or Challengers received a nod, while horror rose from the ashes with The Substance, Nosferatu, and Alien: Romulus garnering nominations for the often overlooked genre.
![[Adriana Paz, Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon posing at the Golden Globes 2025, as Zoe holds a golden award statue]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235124056-2626.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
But one film broke records with the amount of awards it is a contender for – and it might be one of the most controversial yet. Netflix crime musical Emilia Perez, directed by Jacques Audiard, is in the running for a whopping 13 awards, including best picture.
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![[Emilia Perez Mexico City Premiere]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-2193625503.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
It breaks the record for the most Oscar nominations earned by a film not in the English language. Starring Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Edgar Ramirez, and Karla Sofia Gascon, it tells the story of Rita Mora Castro (Saldana), a lawyer who is given the unusual job of helping Mexican cartel boss Juan ‘Manitas’ Del Monte (Gascon) retire and transition to living life as a woman.
