The complete team of Emilia Pérez has been at the center of controversy due to the issues raised by the film internationally. After receiving nominations at the Academy Awards, they began to accuse director Jacques Audiard of plagiarism. Although the movie became one of the most successful at various renowned industry festivals, its arrival in theaters sparked controversy among some viewers who felt offended by the performances and the themes.
According to Reforma, director Flavio Florencio has expressed his concern that some scenes in Emilia Pérez bear similarities to his documentary Made in Bangkok. In both productions, the protagonists are captured in a similar way after undergoing certain medical procedures. Florencio's statements raise the question of whether it is merely a coincidence or if the director of Emilia Pérez drew inspiration from his work without giving credit.
Jacques Audiard's statements continue to generate uproar on social media, where users express their dissatisfaction with the support the film has received at festivals and awards. The director admitted to not having researched much because he was not making a documentary but an opera, which caused outrage in some sectors who believe he should have delved deeper into the subject of sex reassignment surgery.
In the midst of the controversy, Jacques Audiard's statements during an interview in France caused outrage on social media as he described Spanish as a language of poor and developing countries. This statement has been met with rejection among users who consider this a stereotypical and offensive view of the Spanish language.
