The nominees for the 2025 Oscar awards have been announced, generating great anticipation among movie lovers. The ceremony is scheduled for March 2 of this year. One of the highlights of this edition is that the movie Emilia Pérez, which premieres in Mexico, leads the nominations with 13 possible awards, including categories such as 'Best Picture', 'Best Actress', and 'Best Direction'.
Emilia Pérez has been controversial since its release, as it portrays Mexico, including themes such as drug trafficking and disappearances, through a musical approach that some have criticized for stereotyping the country. Despite the criticisms, the film has become the most nominated non-English language film in Oscar history, surpassing Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma.
Another non-English language film that has received multiple nominations is Ainda Estou Aqui (Still Here) by Brazilian director Walter Salles, with three nominations. Wicked, an adaptation of the successful Broadway musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz, has garnered 10 mentions, including categories for Best Picture and performances for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
The Brutalist has also received 10 nominations, including 'Best Picture', 'Best Director', and performances for Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones. In a tight competition for the Oscar awards, the five most nominated films in this edition are Emilia Pérez (13 nominations), Wicked (10 nominations), The Brutalist (10 nominations), Conclave (8 nominations), and A Complete Unknown (8 nominations).
Despite the multiple nominations for Emilia Pérez, the reception of the film among the Mexican public has not been the best. Jacques Audiard, the director, apologized during the premiere in Mexico; however, his words did not manage to change the negative opinion. Amid all this, memes on social media have been a prominent part of the discussion surrounding the 2025 Oscar awards.
One of the most viral memes alludes to the number of nominations of Emilia Pérez and the performance of Karla Sofía Gascón, the first transgender actress to be nominated for an Oscar. Additionally, memes have been shared regarding Margaret Qualley’s (non) nomination for her performance in La Sustancia and other public reactions. The discussion is open: do you support the film Emilia Pérez or do you prefer to simply enjoy the magic of cinema?
