Paris – The Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” was named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards, the equivalent of France to the Oscars, and Karla Sofia GascónJacques Audiard México-Set’s melodrama star made a rare public appearance.
The musical is one of the most famous films of the year, but it has also been criticized for its representation of Mexican culture and wrapped in controversy due to previous social media publications of Gascón that belittled Muslims, George Floyd and diversity in the Oscars.
Although Gascó, who was nominated in the category of best actress along with his co -star Zoe Saldaña, did not win a César, the night in Paris was triumphant for “Emilia Pérez”, which swept seven trophies.
Audiard, who previously condemned Gascon’s comments, thanked his “wonderful team” and his female actors.
“When I say my team, it is not in the sense of property, but in a declaration of love,” he said. “The same goes for actresses. My dear Zoe, my dear Karla, Adriana (Paz) who is not here, Selena (Gómez) who is not here. I loved working with you, I love you.”
The ancient publications of Gascon’s X account resurfaced in January, some date back to 2016, which aimed at clothing, the language and culture of Muslims in their native Spain. He also suggested that Islam was prohibited. And less than a month later George FloydA black man, was killed by a white minneapolis police officer in 2020, Gascon offered his Floyd evaluation, whose death caused generalized calculate with police brutality And racism: like a drug addict that “very few people worried.”
Gascón, who is starring as the head of the transgender owner former region in “Emilia Pérez”, has retired from the promotion of the film, which has 13 Oscar nominations. Audiard has condemned his comments.
If you manage to direct the reaction and return home the great winner in the Oscar on Sunday, he would give Netflix his first victory best image. Gascón is the first openly nominated trans actor for the best actress and a victory would be even more historical, although their chances of bringing the award home now seem very thin.
Gascón, who has He issued an apology For his old positions, he attended the 50th anniversary of the Césars ceremony chaired by Catherine Deneuve at the Olympia Theater in Paris. He wore a black dress and posed for photographers, but did not talk to journalists.
Saldaña He also launched Paris before she takes the Oscar carpet as the favorite to take the best Oscar cast actress.
In Paris, Gascón and Saldaña were nominated for César for the best actress, but was delivered to the French actor Hafsia Herzi for his performance in “Burgo”. The best actor went to Karim Leklou for his performance in “Le Roman de Jim” (History of Jim).
Julia Roberts was also in Paris on Friday to receive an honorary César for her professional achievements. He was called to the stage by Clive Owen, with whom he starred in “Closer” and “Duplicicity”, and received an ovation standing.
