Emilia Pérez has been nominated for the Oscar award thanks to the positive reviews regarding the performances and the representation of the security and drug trafficking problem in Mexico. However, she now has 'competition' with the release of Johannes Sacreblú, a short film inspired by what was seen in the film by Jacques Audiard.
Karla Sofía Gascón is the star of Emilia Pérez and is on the list of potential winners of an Academy statuette for her portrayal of the drug dealer Manitas. Despite receiving negative reviews, the production is now the subject of memes, comedic references, and parody projects.
Johannes Sacreblú, the Mexican short film inspired by Emilia Pérez, presents its own version of the story with original musical numbers. The plot revolves around a trans man who returns to his parents after a gender transition. The short film combines dialogues in Spanish with a French accent and scenes referencing a rat plague on the streets of Paris.
The protagonist ends up carrying a cake to France and smashing it in his own face at the request of his Mexican friends, followed by the credits of the parody short film of Emilia Pérez.
Emilia Pérez has achieved several nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards, becoming the most recognized film in this edition. The categories in which it competes include Best Picture, Directing, Lead and Supporting Actress, Cinematography, Editing, International Feature Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song, Sound, and Adapted Screenplay.
