Also for a quick rec - there's an actual Latino movie in this year's Best Movie race! For the first time in history a Brazilian movie is running, so for a real Latin American experience and a real Latin American story, watch "I'm Still Here", if you can! About us, by us. And wonderfully made.
As someone born and raised my entire life in Latin America, I empathize with the identity struggle latinos face in the US. The Latino identity gets severely racialized in the US, which is insane to us down here because latinos come in every race, shape and color. So I understand clinging to this identity in face of very real discrimination. I don't know how to breach that divide because at the end of the day, our experiences ARE vastly different. Someone raised in the US may be fluent in Spanish, only speak Spanish at home, and follow the traditions of their parents' countries of origin, but they are also STILL quintessentially American. And that is not necessary a good, or a bad thing. There's no need to moralize ethnicity; it just is. The biggest difference I see is that being raised in the US, even around a Latin American community, is so fundamentally different because the US is fundamentally different. Poverty is fundamentally different in the US. The justice system is different, so is the approach to racism, the kind of corruption politicians engage in and, more importantly, the place the US occupies as a hegemonic power in the world. There is definitely discrimination, that is undeniable. But there is also privilege that often goes unchecked. There's not one country in Latin America that hasn't suffered HEAVILY under US-backed coup d'etats, military dictatorships and political interventions, and that IS part of what arrested the development of our countries, and kept us in a underdeveloped position for decades, if not centuries. And in these kinds of conversations, I often do feel that deeply imperialistic background bleeding through, no matter how latino someone born and raised in the US may be. We are still spoken over often, and told we can't define our own experiences when we try, while everyone else cashes in by calling themselves "hispanic". Even Latin awards don't come to Latin American artists all that often. That being said, you were amazingly respectful of that divide and how our experiences may diverge, and I 100% respect your identity and how you view yourself. I'm not here to act like Latino Jesus and give or take away Selena's Latina card either. Like you said, that's unproductive. I just wanted to add to the conversation, and especially why this movie feels so offensive to us. It's about us, without us. And when we complain, we're told by fans, the producer, the director, and the actors themselves that we should shut up and be thankful. That it is a love letter to Mexicans and the trans community. Well, this love letter feels more like a ranson note. I'm trans myself and the way the film pushes this narrative of transmedicalism while giving the entire spotlight and agency to the Zoe character feels like a second slap to the face. It's about us, without us, again. The Vaginoplasty song felt like a Saturday Night Live skit to make people laugh about the absurdity of the transgender experience. And while the trans experience CAN be crazy and horrific and absurd at times, it's more because of the barriers put in place and the casual transphobia of every day life than anything else. But hey, we should be thankful someone represented us at all, right? That's the narrative. I'm so tired of the narrative. You're right that it almost feels like a mythologization of real lives, real struggles, real people. A caricature of a story that may have been genuine in a first draft, I don't know. Is any representation good representation? Now transphobes will spin it as if an awful movie only won because of a secret liberal agenda pro-transgender people, and the director will pat himself in the back as a great ally, while we (and especially trans people in Latin America) reap the backlash of being unseen, and unheard once more. Thanks for the video, you're super well-spoken and I appreciate your point of view. Sorry for the rambling, giant comment. I hope all is well!
It’s just a bad movie that is being celebrated for its politics. Without a trans actor they wouldn’t care. You don’t know anything about being Latin in the us by the way.
@shigermuleye5203 that is very much not true. I would argue that the poorly done, poorly researched Mexican representation and the director's comments about Mexican talent have caused much more of a ruckus than the trans representation issues, overall. The movie is just bad enough to offend two minority groups at the same time. Is anything I said wrong about being a US-born and raised latino?
@@shigermuleye5203 And You don't know anything about Latín América. I know people that born in a latino comunity like to think they are latinos.... But no, You are a gringo, sorry. You have no idea about Latín América And like any other gringo You think everything is a desert or a giant cuba. I call You gringo because América is they continent, not they country. Stop apropiating they name.
The geopolitical context currently surrounding the relationship between Mexico and the United States offers much for Mexicans to consider regarding this film and its potential political agenda. One thing that the allied nations of France and the United States share is a history of neocolonialist and imperialist tendencies, underpinned by Eurocentric ideas rooted in white supremacist ideologies. These ideologies place the West as superior to the Global South, maintaining a paternalistic vision and dominance over the latter. This mindset is reflected in the creation of this film, which is one of the reasons many Mexicans are upset. For example, the film addresses a serious issue in a biased manner, failing to acknowledge that the problem isn't solely Mexico’s; it's also the responsibility of other countries. A critical detail, such as the fact that over 70% of the weapons fueling violence in Mexico originate from the United States, is glaringly omitted. Mexico’s image has been tarnished by the media for decades, particularly by Hollywood, which has perpetuated an anti-Mexican narrative and contributed to a negative portrayal of the country and its people. Many Hollywood films, for instance, have used sepia-yellow filters to make Mexico appear backward, dirty, inferior, and underdeveloped. Nearly all films focusing on Mexico dwell on its negative aspects, and this movie is no different. The lack of nuance in its portrayal of Mexico contributes to an anti-Mexican discourse driven by a Eurocentric, white supremacist perspective. It's troubling that in a world where white Western countries dominate, these very nations are the ones applauding and awarding this film, further perpetuating the negative stereotypes of Mexico. This movie is deeply offensive and insulting to Mexico. This criticism stems from various aspects, including the selection and casting choices. In an interview, the casting director was asked why, if the movie is set in Mexico and revolves around the country, there was no Mexican cast. She responded by saying they traveled to Mexico but couldn't find any talented actors for the film. Considering that Mexico has millions of residents, claiming they couldn't find suitable actors is not only highly discriminatory but also more troubling when you think about the fact that the film profits from portraying the pain and suffering of Mexico.
Karla Sofía Gascón has been heavily criticized for the way she's behaved in the past in Mexican shows and how she's handled any criticisim about the movie. At this point, even the Mexican trans community is not supporting her at all and are offended by this movie.
@mellowyellow403 this does have the usual Hollywood plot lines tho? It reminds me of crash and green book. So heightened and so comically stereotypical
The fact that this movie did not get nominated for the GLAAD Media Award comes to show that is not representing well the trans experience and the LGBTQ+ community. Its really a movie that pretends to care about important topics but does not really dives deep into any of them, but I guess that’s what hollywood and the big award shows want, to pretend to care about latins and the lgbtq+ community without actually having to reflect much on their experience
I refuse to watch it lmaooo the trailer was enough! Selena has had time and has enough $$$ to hire a dialect coach/ learn Spanish! I'm over her, she's only Mexican American when it conveniences' her.
I think this idea of mexican americans, italian american is so weird. Why americans are ashamed to say they are americans??? You don't speak the language, you never got in touch with the culture at all, after this I doubt she even respect the culture. She is just an american girl with mexicans parents and that's okay.
The gag is she DID hire a coach she claims she only had a few weeks to prepare for the role. My whole thing is that she wants to be seen as a serious respected actress but I don’t think she’s doing the work. And I think she’s too lazy/busy to.She’s still stuck as a snarky moody teen from Disney Channel. I think her insane rabid fanbase has eaten her brain.
Exactly. DUA LIPA who has 0 connection with hispanic world, any heritage, any thing related with spanish lenguage is learning by herself SPANISH bcoz she loves the lenguage so much and she is taking lessons with a teacher only for PLEASURE !!!!....She's able to speak clearly and understand a lot even she spoke in her concert in Madrid in full Spanish.......way better to Gomez who is "latina heritage" and has had all her life to learn some basics and she's not able to say one only sentence in spanish !!! She hasn't excuses......but her fandom is all about the "the poor Selena victim".....she can't act or sing her career is only thanks to the luck of have a pretty face and have a makeup company.....it's the true facts that her blind fans can't accept
Another part of the controversy that’s not being spoken about enough is that they used AI to fix Karla Sofia’s accent. So why should be award a performance that by itself was not good enough and had to be fixed with AI? That to me sounds incredibly unethical.
I'm Italian and I love the fact that you Mexican people fight so hard to defend your culture. I don't know why we don't do the same against all the misrepresentations we see in Cinema, all the time
I appreciate the accent breakdown you did throughout the video! You're right about the directing being a bigger issue with how Selena's character was presented. You have a better understanding of how an English as a first language speaker would speak Spanish than the director does for sure. These little details would have enhanced Selena's character and performance.
Emilia Perez, reminds me of a two movies that one could label Oscar-Bait: Crash and Moonlight. Crash is just 'Racism Is Bad' the movie without any nuance or understanding, it's just racists being racist to each other and getting offended for 2 hours. Moonlight is a journey of a child examining and questioning his relationship to masculinity, family, love and how all of those things are influenced by his life. Crash got an Oscar despite having all the intelligence and talent of a tapeworm, and Moonlight almost got an Oscar, but instead its Oscar was given to a mediocre musical about 2 white people who have no chemistry trying to pretend they like each other.
@@nicholasrodinos4701 with Moonlight it's the other way around, Lalaland ALMOST got the Oscar (through the mistake in anouncing the winners), but it was deservedly given to Moonlight. For once Academy made the right decision.
As a European, I care about these conversations! And yes it is weird af to us how Americans see the world and themselves. At least this line of logic is surprisingly consistent? So props for this I guess lol. and thank you for making me realize this!!
@Arbizi People are way too okay with being loud and wrong 😂You're right. The writer/ director is French, decided to film the movie in France and had the nerve to say that he didn't really do any research to better understand what is happening with the cartels in Mexico. Not sure how that has anything to do with Americans.
I'm wondering if this commenter was refering to the way Americans refer to their descent instead of just saying they're Americans since to us all around the world that's what they are: Americans, because they were born there.
@@LibbyG-u3n Idk what the OP is,Europe is a continent with countries with wildly different cultures, attitudes and power dynamics. I'm a European too, Greek actually. I am neither a part of your problem, nor I started it. Educate yourself and try not to sound like an ignorant American. I know way more about your own culture than you know about mine, and I came here more because I am in disbelief about how this film came about and how it triviliazes the cartel violence issue, and less about how this is a film that got so much more praise than films I actually liked, much more was picked in lieu of our own entry which was a wildly better movie.
amazing review! thank you for sharing your thought from your pov as a mexican-american. btw i recommend watching I’m Still Here, which is also nominated for best international picture AND best picture as well, and shows a huge authenticity, as it was made by Brazilians to Brazilians. This, Conclave and The Substance are surely my favorite ones for this awards season!
The geopolitical context currently surrounding the relationship between Mexico and the United States offers much for Mexicans to consider regarding this film and its potential political agenda. One thing that the allied nations of France and the United States share is a history of neocolonialist and imperialist tendencies, underpinned by Eurocentric ideas rooted in white supremacist ideologies. These ideologies place the West as superior to the Global South, maintaining a paternalistic vision and dominance over the latter. This mindset is reflected in the creation of this film, which is one of the reasons many Mexicans are upset. For example, the film addresses a serious issue in a biased manner, failing to acknowledge that the problem isn't solely Mexico’s; it's also the responsibility of other countries. A critical detail, such as the fact that over 70% of the weapons fueling violence in Mexico originate from the United States, is glaringly omitted. Mexico’s image has been tarnished by the media for decades, particularly by Hollywood, which has perpetuated an anti-Mexican narrative and contributed to a negative portrayal of the country and its people. Many Hollywood films, for instance, have used sepia-yellow filters to make Mexico appear backward, dirty, inferior, and underdeveloped. Nearly all films focusing on Mexico dwell on its negative aspects, and this movie is no different. The lack of nuance in its portrayal of Mexico contributes to an anti-Mexican discourse driven by a Eurocentric, white supremacist perspective. It's troubling that in a world where white Western countries dominate, these very nations are the ones applauding and awarding this film, further perpetuating the negative stereotypes of Mexico. This movie is deeply offensive and insulting to Mexico. This criticism stems from various aspects, including the selection and casting choices. In an interview, the casting director was asked why, if the movie is set in Mexico and revolves around the country, there was no Mexican cast. She responded by saying they traveled to Mexico but couldn't find any talented actors for the film. Considering that Mexico has millions of residents, claiming they couldn't find suitable actors is not only highly discriminatory but also more troubling when you think about the fact that the film profits from portraying the pain and suffering of Mexico.
I second the film indication made by another viewer: "I'm Still Here." It's a film about a massive period of Latin American history made in Latin America and by Latin people. Although it's in Brazilian Portuguese and not Spanish, it tells a true story about a dark period not exclusive to Brazil or its History-the dictatorship. Unfortunately, this dark period is an experience we have in common regardless of the Language spoken or when it took place in each country. We still suffer its consequences, and we have learned little from it. Honestly, it still echoes today. I have had the opportunity to visit another Latin country for a considerable amount of time and have watched some of their productions about this topic. Still, its impact remains strong and lasting even when faced differently than in Brazil. I can only speak about growing up in a Latin country and still having to claim my "Latin card" due to the gringo* propaganda and agenda. My dual nationality doesn't make me any less of a Latin person, so why should being born or growing up in another country but in a Latin community mean the opposite? Nationalities or citizenship come second if you have actual contact with the Latin experience. What matters the most is the background in which you were raised and contributed to constructing your personality and view of the world and, therefore, your identity. I came across your video because I'm genuinely afraid of watching the film and putting myself through clownery and some more laughter at our expense for free. Lol. I'll probably have to save it for a day when I'm in a good enough mood. I had no idea there was an actual discussion about the trans community and/or experience in a Latin context. This part has been overshadowed by the film's defence and criticism, and it says enough about its quality since it doesn't stand by itself and mutes its own theme in these attempts to promote it. I've read some terrible comments about or towards the Latin members of both casts in the online catfight built by these two "Latin" films competing for some categories of awards. Nothing gives you a free pass to be a nasty person; there's no excuse for turning it into a fandom catfight by destroying others to protect your fave. But I guess we are playing the clown role prearranged for us as we fight against each other for a gringo* award instead of finally realising we are all Latin and reserve the criticism for what deserves it (as you did in your video). While the Latin public fights against one another without even giving both films a chance, all the nuanced and well-disguised moves fly over our heads, and a third film gets the awards. LMAO! Criticism is completely different from personal attacks, and we should know better when we've been receiving this clown treatment ever since. Criticism is not only valid but needed, while personal attacks only show how we still have our dark periods ingrained in our minds instead of any lesson learned. *Gringo / gringa is nothing but synonymous with foreigners. It was never a curse word or carried any negative connotation as it's being made of as so by some - gringos - online. It's been used for ages, probably even before we were sold the American Dream, which most of us bought for life. So it makes zero sense to believe it holds any negative meaning when the USA and European productions and others taught us to aspire to be like them.
Zoe Saldaña is awesome, but she shouldn't have been nominated. I personally think Alyla Browne should've received all the Best Supporting Actress awards for her role as Maria Robotnik instead of Zoe Saldaña. Margaret Qualley in The Substance is more deserving, but at this point, Alyla Browne is more deserving than Zoe Saldaña.
No he visto la película pero de los cachos que he visto de zoe también se me hace pésima su actuación… o sea igua se supone que vive en mexico no? Si ya sabe español… no podía intentar tantito hablar como mexicana? No creo que pueda ser una gran actuación sin eso la verdad
La verdad ella y Selena se quedarán como actrices mediocres en mi mente porque … si no lo pueden hacer por qué aceptar el rol de una película tan mala y que a parte ni das el ancho para el personaje ?
I loved your commentary, outfit, and gorgeous room! Keep it up! I wish I could rock heart-shaped glasses like you, hahaha. ❤ I love a proud Latina sharing her vision and opinion in such a well-spoken and particular way without sacrificing her identity for the general public's appreciation. Your video is an example of valid tangible criticism and how far it is from attacking personally those involved in the productions as it's been so frequent in some social media. Thank you!!
No es porque son un país nuevo sino porque son un país racista. Anne Taylor joy Is actually latinoamericana born in argentina AND fluent un dpanish AND was the first latina to win a Golden globes but u dont consider her latina because she Is blonde. En argentina todos somos argentinos we dont giVe a fuck de donde vinieron nuestros abuelos AND we are as new as tour country.
Great video, gave a lot to think about. If i may add as a European, i don't think though that in broad strokes we share the same perspective re ingroup relations of an ethnic group and their representation on screen with 'Americans' (presuming, white Americans) so the conversation as mentioned in 40:30 in not unfamiliar to us even though the particular discurss has its local context. As an Eastern European i'm tired of being annoyed for every vaguely Eastern European-like character on American screens speaking shitty imitation of a Russian accent and being depicted in a specific way, not even going into historical and political (mis)understandings of our region and Americans centering themselves in everything, that's just the shortest way how to get upset. Re this award season, i've heard Polish people speaking positively about "a Real Pain" bc Poland in it is depicted as a modern country attractive to tourists (wow, how revolutionary) and the disconnect between the MCs and the environment, the local people is very intentional on the movie's end. These are not aspects that white Americans pay attention to (who knows about Western Europeans though, not me), so i personally disagree with us being put in the same category :D Re the issues with trans representation, it seems the biggest issue that is brought up is transmedicalist undertones (and considering the famous song, just explicit text). The issue does not have to be like the example of puking, just like there are nuances with issues related to Mexican representation, the devil here seems to sit in details and implications.
Look I hate America,but we REALLY need to remember this film was made by a French man. A Western European man. I genuinely do not think an American would make a movie about Mexico that was this out of touch. Especially since it’d probably be made in LA where 40% of the population is hispanic. The culture you’re complaining about comes from Western Europe, the people perpetuating it in America are Western European Americans. There are A LOT of Americans (like the maker of this video) who do not fall into this category you’re making. It’s important to say “white Americans” because there are a ton of Mexican Americans and Chicano Americans and Asian Americans and black Americans and Arab Americans, etc. Please don’t erase us further….
@@LibbyG-u3nby answering my comment the way you do you have probably not noticed I 1) distinguish between Western and Eastern Europeans in my comment 2) emphasize white Americans specifically (the heck is "Western European Americans"? Maybe 1st gen immigrants from WE, but not in the context of this movie's reception). I really do not care to devend the honor of these 2 groups specifically, so not clear why you are answering me.
I'm a straight, white, central-Europian woman so this movie doesn't represent me whatsoever, and I hated it. The dialogues were silly, however, I can only rely on the English subtitles. The plot is full of gaps, and it's very weak. Apart from him trying to be a her, there's not much happening. Also, the music was very annoying and I'm a big musical fan.
I’m good with Saldana picking up awards for her performance. Overall i didn’t enjoy the movie I liked it and I’m being generous with that like. The characters had no type of back story at all. “El Mal” is the only song I like about the movie. Karla was great but she wasn’t given enough to do even though she’s playing the titular character. Selena was terrible no ifs and buts or what’s. Girl didn’t even try at all. Also the ending like huh????? My main problem with the movie is that Mantis decides to transition without telling his wife and she’s under the impression that he’s dead and left to take care of their kids. When at the end before they die she finds out that Emilia is Mantis and her actions after made it VERY CLEAR that she would have stayed with her post transition. I just don’t get it bruh. I had high hopes going into this film and the fact that it got 13 Oscar nominations. I’m only rooting on Zoe or Ariana to win I’ll be happy with either or. One more thing if Selena wanted to learn Spanish she would it’s obvious she doesn’t want to. Also it was never mentioned in the film that her character is a no sabo kid (I hope I’m spelling that right). Zoe and Karla deserve better than this.
Emilia Perez will go in history as one of the worst Oscar nominated films ever. It belongs beside Troll 2 and The Room as an unbelievable bad acted and directed movie. The difference is that the other films I mentioned as entertaining as a so bad it's fun to watch them. Perez is just an awful film, and it was not fun to watch at all for me. I have said this in the comments on other youtubers response to this film and I will repeat it here. A movie that takes a Pablo Escobar type character and tries to make them a trans hero to try to make us as an audience sympathize with them better be good and this was mediocre at best.
Thanks so much for this review! I’ve only heard the hype here in England.Had no idea the tone and characterisation had problems. The director sounds very wilfully ignorant.Being from NYC, I understand your criticism of the dialogue. May Spanglish long live. Spanglish is the only way I knew my coworkers disliked me. I’ve subscribed because I enjoyed the review so much.Hope you see many films that you enjoy in 2025.
I watched the movie because it is nominated for several Oscars. It is entertaining and campy , but it feels old and doesn’t deserve all these nominations. There’s nothing special or innovative about it. For example, Lala Land was impressive because of the cinematography and how the lighting was achieved in the streets, at sunset &. At night. I thought of Lala land because it’s also a musical. I also thought about the Movie Roma, which is a Mexican movie with gorgeous cinematography and it is a work of art. I remember how the camera rotated 360°. Compared to such unforgettable movies, Emilia Perez is very forgettable. It’s like a wannabe 1990’s Pedro Almodovar movie.
I can only think of mean things to say so instead I'll just say that everything I've heard about this movie seems insane. And then you say the word French and EVERYTHING makes sense. Everything!
I didn’t wanna watch the movie but I wanted to know what happened so I’m glad I got recommended this video!! I really enjoyed your critiques. I’m first gen Honduran so that conversation of being Latino enough I know so well😭 it’s so tiring. Btw I love your hair and the pink is so cute 💕
The fuss around this movie annoys me from all sides. - The movie sucks - The people acting like it's high art suck - The people acting like it needs to be analyzed deeply from a sociological level and actually get mad at a dumb wannabe art movie annoy me. Its a movie.
So you think that Spanish was lost in mexican-amercan families because they were punished time ago? So there are no Language Schools in Texas? So you think that the millions of mexicans in Mexico learn English from their English ancestors? Or do they learn in schools, maybe, I don't know.
Spanish classes in the Texas education system are.. not the greatest sadly 😬 In my experience students have to take a language class for a couple of years but the quality of that education is generally low, and people don’t retain much afterwards. Many people in Texas will know some basic Spanish words/phrases but it’s very far from fluency. I was in an “advanced Spanish for native speakers” class and I swear we mostly just watched movies! Stuff like Fools Rush In and Finding Nemo not like Mexican/LatAm cinema or anything 🙃 I feel like learning languages is just viewed as lower priority in the USA compared to pretty much any other country - it’s rare to find people fluent in 2+ languages unless they’re immigrants. There’s always exceptions of course but it’s not as common as in other countries where learning languages is taken more seriously. It’s a shame because being fluent in 2 languages has helped me in a million ways, I feel very lucky to have been born into it because the culture here just doesn’t value it as much as they should
@@mizelennyus this is something that happens everywhere. I'm Peruvian. In the Andes, you will find people that still speak Quechua, their native language. In the 80s, there was a heavy immigration to the capital city, Lima and these people experienced discrimination over their pronunciation of Spanish as they were just learning it as a second language and getting their vocabulary expanded bit by bit with this new exposure to it. This generation had kids and refused to tech their kids Quechua due to trauma and the experiences they faced. Now Quechua is not a language you can easily learn anywhere, but kids that value the significance of this language found a way around it. Not everyone does it. In some areas, you can learn Quechua at school, you won't become fluent, but you can still practice at home and improve it if your parents are willng to practice with you. Grandparents are always willing to practice. With Spanish being a language that's spoken in so many countries, there's so many channels to learn it. I think it's great you put some extra effort to acquire a second language. Spanish is a hard language to learn and it's even worse to become fluent in it. That's great that you did it. I feel the complains about the Spanish in Emilia Pérez is just the tip of the tip of the ice berg. Overall, we can say Emilia Pérez is a movie made by people with absolutely no care. They did not care about the small details or the bigger issues it tried to discuss. I think there was no way to save it since no one cared enough about making a good movie from the very beggining. If someone where to try to talk about the horrors my country experiences with a shallow movie by a group of people that didn't even tried to understand the nuances of everything that took place, I would be heavily ofended too.
@@humanbean1004 That's really interesting about Quechua. Reminds me of Japanese Americans refusing to teach my mom's generation Japanese after WWII, because so much lingering shame from internment camps. Now many ppl my age & younger interested in learning, but it has to be in school or an app, unless we're lucky enough to have grandparents who remember enough. Obv not the same since Japanese is so much easier to find on learning platforms, but the generational patterns are interesting. As for this movie, I'm an outsider but still _appalled_ that the director didn't bother researching Mexico or the trans experience. At all. Just WTF?! "Lord grant me the confidence of an old cis man talking nonsense, when I'm trying to speak on things I've lived or diligently studied!"
I just wanted to remind everyone that some people watching movies do not take what is depicted in a movie for a representation of all of a particular country, nation, social group etc. Does all of the US or do all Americans look like in Twin Peaks or in Hangover or in La la land? The fact is that what happens in "Mexico" happens everywhere to some extent. There are drugs and corruption everywhere. Another thing - for a person learning Spanish - almost everything said in the movie was easy to understand. Yet another thing - I watched once a Mexican made documentary about missing people - the Mexico showed there was not so far away from the Mexico of the movie. Though I might be wrong, being neither Mexican nor American
No film wins golden globes and gets nominated for 13 awards for nothing! And my goodness..this is a powerhouse of a movie and a tour de force performance from Karla Sofía Gascón! The best female in a lead performance since probably Kathy Bates in Misery! And the cinematography not only does Mexico justice…but makes it look a lot better than it is in real life! Mexico may not be sending their best to the US..but one of France’s best (director Jacques Audiard) was sent to Mexico to create this masterpiece!!😎🏳️⚧️🦄🫃
Also for a quick rec - there's an actual Latino movie in this year's Best Movie race! For the first time in history a Brazilian movie is running, so for a real Latin American experience and a real Latin American story, watch "I'm Still Here", if you can! About us, by us. And wonderfully made.
Great comment!!
As someone born and raised my entire life in Latin America, I empathize with the identity struggle latinos face in the US. The Latino identity gets severely racialized in the US, which is insane to us down here because latinos come in every race, shape and color. So I understand clinging to this identity in face of very real discrimination. I don't know how to breach that divide because at the end of the day, our experiences ARE vastly different. Someone raised in the US may be fluent in Spanish, only speak Spanish at home, and follow the traditions of their parents' countries of origin, but they are also STILL quintessentially American. And that is not necessary a good, or a bad thing. There's no need to moralize ethnicity; it just is.
The biggest difference I see is that being raised in the US, even around a Latin American community, is so fundamentally different because the US is fundamentally different. Poverty is fundamentally different in the US. The justice system is different, so is the approach to racism, the kind of corruption politicians engage in and, more importantly, the place the US occupies as a hegemonic power in the world.
There is definitely discrimination, that is undeniable. But there is also privilege that often goes unchecked. There's not one country in Latin America that hasn't suffered HEAVILY under US-backed coup d'etats, military dictatorships and political interventions, and that IS part of what arrested the development of our countries, and kept us in a underdeveloped position for decades, if not centuries. And in these kinds of conversations, I often do feel that deeply imperialistic background bleeding through, no matter how latino someone born and raised in the US may be. We are still spoken over often, and told we can't define our own experiences when we try, while everyone else cashes in by calling themselves "hispanic". Even Latin awards don't come to Latin American artists all that often.
That being said, you were amazingly respectful of that divide and how our experiences may diverge, and I 100% respect your identity and how you view yourself. I'm not here to act like Latino Jesus and give or take away Selena's Latina card either. Like you said, that's unproductive. I just wanted to add to the conversation, and especially why this movie feels so offensive to us. It's about us, without us. And when we complain, we're told by fans, the producer, the director, and the actors themselves that we should shut up and be thankful. That it is a love letter to Mexicans and the trans community.
Well, this love letter feels more like a ranson note.
I'm trans myself and the way the film pushes this narrative of transmedicalism while giving the entire spotlight and agency to the Zoe character feels like a second slap to the face. It's about us, without us, again. The Vaginoplasty song felt like a Saturday Night Live skit to make people laugh about the absurdity of the transgender experience. And while the trans experience CAN be crazy and horrific and absurd at times, it's more because of the barriers put in place and the casual transphobia of every day life than anything else. But hey, we should be thankful someone represented us at all, right? That's the narrative. I'm so tired of the narrative.
You're right that it almost feels like a mythologization of real lives, real struggles, real people. A caricature of a story that may have been genuine in a first draft, I don't know. Is any representation good representation? Now transphobes will spin it as if an awful movie only won because of a secret liberal agenda pro-transgender people, and the director will pat himself in the back as a great ally, while we (and especially trans people in Latin America) reap the backlash of being unseen, and unheard once more.
Thanks for the video, you're super well-spoken and I appreciate your point of view. Sorry for the rambling, giant comment. I hope all is well!
It’s just a bad movie that is being celebrated for its politics. Without a trans actor they wouldn’t care. You don’t know anything about being Latin in the us by the way.
@shigermuleye5203 that is very much not true. I would argue that the poorly done, poorly researched Mexican representation and the director's comments about Mexican talent have caused much more of a ruckus than the trans representation issues, overall. The movie is just bad enough to offend two minority groups at the same time. Is anything I said wrong about being a US-born and raised latino?
@@shigermuleye5203 And You don't know anything about Latín América. I know people that born in a latino comunity like to think they are latinos.... But no, You are a gringo, sorry. You have no idea about Latín América And like any other gringo You think everything is a desert or a giant cuba.
I call You gringo because América is they continent, not they country. Stop apropiating they name.
The geopolitical context currently surrounding the relationship between Mexico and the United States offers much for Mexicans to consider regarding this film and its potential political agenda. One thing that the allied nations of France and the United States share is a history of neocolonialist and imperialist tendencies, underpinned by Eurocentric ideas rooted in white supremacist ideologies. These ideologies place the West as superior to the Global South, maintaining a paternalistic vision and dominance over the latter. This mindset is reflected in the creation of this film, which is one of the reasons many Mexicans are upset.
For example, the film addresses a serious issue in a biased manner, failing to acknowledge that the problem isn't solely Mexico’s; it's also the responsibility of other countries. A critical detail, such as the fact that over 70% of the weapons fueling violence in Mexico originate from the United States, is glaringly omitted. Mexico’s image has been tarnished by the media for decades, particularly by Hollywood, which has perpetuated an anti-Mexican narrative and contributed to a negative portrayal of the country and its people. Many Hollywood films, for instance, have used sepia-yellow filters to make Mexico appear backward, dirty, inferior, and underdeveloped. Nearly all films focusing on Mexico dwell on its negative aspects, and this movie is no different.
The lack of nuance in its portrayal of Mexico contributes to an anti-Mexican discourse driven by a Eurocentric, white supremacist perspective. It's troubling that in a world where white Western countries dominate, these very nations are the ones applauding and awarding this film, further perpetuating the negative stereotypes of Mexico.
This movie is deeply offensive and insulting to Mexico. This criticism stems from various aspects, including the selection and casting choices. In an interview, the casting director was asked why, if the movie is set in Mexico and revolves around the country, there was no Mexican cast. She responded by saying they traveled to Mexico but couldn't find any talented actors for the film. Considering that Mexico has millions of residents, claiming they couldn't find suitable actors is not only highly discriminatory but also more troubling when you think about the fact that the film profits from portraying the pain and suffering of Mexico.
@estellar.367 Fully agree!
Karla Sofía Gascón has been heavily criticized for the way she's behaved in the past in Mexican shows and how she's handled any criticisim about the movie. At this point, even the Mexican trans community is not supporting her at all and are offended by this movie.
I have yet to meet an actual normal human who enjoyed this movie. It's such a piece of wannabe artsy trash movie.
@mellowyellow403 this does have the usual Hollywood plot lines tho? It reminds me of crash and green book. So heightened and so comically stereotypical
The fact that this movie did not get nominated for the GLAAD Media Award comes to show that is not representing well the trans experience and the LGBTQ+ community. Its really a movie that pretends to care about important topics but does not really dives deep into any of them, but I guess that’s what hollywood and the big award shows want, to pretend to care about latins and the lgbtq+ community without actually having to reflect much on their experience
okay your video color-grading and outfit color coordination is fantastic.
Aww thank you so much 💖💖💖
I refuse to watch it lmaooo the trailer was enough! Selena has had time and has enough $$$ to hire a dialect coach/ learn Spanish! I'm over her, she's only Mexican American when it conveniences' her.
I think this idea of mexican americans, italian american is so weird. Why americans are ashamed to say they are americans??? You don't speak the language, you never got in touch with the culture at all, after this I doubt she even respect the culture. She is just an american girl with mexicans parents and that's okay.
The gag is she DID hire a coach she claims she only had a few weeks to prepare for the role. My whole thing is that she wants to be seen as a serious respected actress but I don’t think she’s doing the work. And I think she’s too lazy/busy to.She’s still stuck as a snarky moody teen from Disney Channel. I think her insane rabid fanbase has eaten her brain.
@ I agree, she’s always defensive as well. Like honey you have access to all the resources and you’ve had years.
Exactly. DUA LIPA who has 0 connection with hispanic world, any heritage, any thing related with spanish lenguage is learning by herself SPANISH bcoz she loves the lenguage so much and she is taking lessons with a teacher only for PLEASURE !!!!....She's able to speak clearly and understand a lot even she spoke in her concert in Madrid in full Spanish.......way better to Gomez who is "latina heritage" and has had all her life to learn some basics and she's not able to say one only sentence in spanish !!! She hasn't excuses......but her fandom is all about the "the poor Selena victim".....she can't act or sing her career is only thanks to the luck of have a pretty face and have a makeup company.....it's the true facts that her blind fans can't accept
Another part of the controversy that’s not being spoken about enough is that they used AI to fix Karla Sofia’s accent. So why should be award a performance that by itself was not good enough and had to be fixed with AI? That to me sounds incredibly unethical.
Oh thank God you posted about this. I love seeing creators comments about this bc I felt insane watching it.
I'm Italian and I love the fact that you Mexican people fight so hard to defend your culture. I don't know why we don't do the same against all the misrepresentations we see in Cinema, all the time
I appreciate the accent breakdown you did throughout the video! You're right about the directing being a bigger issue with how Selena's character was presented. You have a better understanding of how an English as a first language speaker would speak Spanish than the director does for sure. These little details would have enhanced Selena's character and performance.
Not the Mexico filter😂
We are sepia 😂
Emilia Perez, reminds me of a two movies that one could label Oscar-Bait: Crash and Moonlight. Crash is just 'Racism Is Bad' the movie without any nuance or understanding, it's just racists being racist to each other and getting offended for 2 hours. Moonlight is a journey of a child examining and questioning his relationship to masculinity, family, love and how all of those things are influenced by his life. Crash got an Oscar despite having all the intelligence and talent of a tapeworm, and Moonlight almost got an Oscar, but instead its Oscar was given to a mediocre musical about 2 white people who have no chemistry trying to pretend they like each other.
@@nicholasrodinos4701 with Moonlight it's the other way around, Lalaland ALMOST got the Oscar (through the mistake in anouncing the winners), but it was deservedly given to Moonlight. For once Academy made the right decision.
As a European, I care about these conversations! And yes it is weird af to us how Americans see the world and themselves. At least this line of logic is surprisingly consistent? So props for this I guess lol. and thank you for making me realize this!!
Man, you do know the diector/writter is French, right? Like in Europe?
@Arbizi People are way too okay with being loud and wrong 😂You're right. The writer/ director is French, decided to film the movie in France and had the nerve to say that he didn't really do any research to better understand what is happening with the cartels in Mexico. Not sure how that has anything to do with Americans.
I'm wondering if this commenter was refering to the way Americans refer to their descent instead of just saying they're Americans since to us all around the world that's what they are: Americans, because they were born there.
Ok but the film was made by a European ☠️ you’re not only a part of the problem, you literally started it…….
@@LibbyG-u3n Idk what the OP is,Europe is a continent with countries with wildly different cultures, attitudes and power dynamics. I'm a European too, Greek actually. I am neither a part of your problem, nor I started it. Educate yourself and try not to sound like an ignorant American. I know way more about your own culture than you know about mine, and I came here more because I am in disbelief about how this film came about and how it triviliazes the cartel violence issue, and less about how this is a film that got so much more praise than films I actually liked, much more was picked in lieu of our own entry which was a wildly better movie.
amazing review! thank you for sharing your thought from your pov as a mexican-american. btw i recommend watching I’m Still Here, which is also nominated for best international picture AND best picture as well, and shows a huge authenticity, as it was made by Brazilians to Brazilians. This, Conclave and The Substance are surely my favorite ones for this awards season!
The geopolitical context currently surrounding the relationship between Mexico and the United States offers much for Mexicans to consider regarding this film and its potential political agenda. One thing that the allied nations of France and the United States share is a history of neocolonialist and imperialist tendencies, underpinned by Eurocentric ideas rooted in white supremacist ideologies. These ideologies place the West as superior to the Global South, maintaining a paternalistic vision and dominance over the latter. This mindset is reflected in the creation of this film, which is one of the reasons many Mexicans are upset.
For example, the film addresses a serious issue in a biased manner, failing to acknowledge that the problem isn't solely Mexico’s; it's also the responsibility of other countries. A critical detail, such as the fact that over 70% of the weapons fueling violence in Mexico originate from the United States, is glaringly omitted. Mexico’s image has been tarnished by the media for decades, particularly by Hollywood, which has perpetuated an anti-Mexican narrative and contributed to a negative portrayal of the country and its people. Many Hollywood films, for instance, have used sepia-yellow filters to make Mexico appear backward, dirty, inferior, and underdeveloped. Nearly all films focusing on Mexico dwell on its negative aspects, and this movie is no different.
The lack of nuance in its portrayal of Mexico contributes to an anti-Mexican discourse driven by a Eurocentric, white supremacist perspective. It's troubling that in a world where white Western countries dominate, these very nations are the ones applauding and awarding this film, further perpetuating the negative stereotypes of Mexico.
This movie is deeply offensive and insulting to Mexico. This criticism stems from various aspects, including the selection and casting choices. In an interview, the casting director was asked why, if the movie is set in Mexico and revolves around the country, there was no Mexican cast. She responded by saying they traveled to Mexico but couldn't find any talented actors for the film. Considering that Mexico has millions of residents, claiming they couldn't find suitable actors is not only highly discriminatory but also more troubling when you think about the fact that the film profits from portraying the pain and suffering of Mexico.
How did she think that her Spanish was to a level where she could be actually using it in a movie?
I second the film indication made by another viewer: "I'm Still Here." It's a film about a massive period of Latin American history made in Latin America and by Latin people. Although it's in Brazilian Portuguese and not Spanish, it tells a true story about a dark period not exclusive to Brazil or its History-the dictatorship. Unfortunately, this dark period is an experience we have in common regardless of the Language spoken or when it took place in each country. We still suffer its consequences, and we have learned little from it. Honestly, it still echoes today. I have had the opportunity to visit another Latin country for a considerable amount of time and have watched some of their productions about this topic. Still, its impact remains strong and lasting even when faced differently than in Brazil.
I can only speak about growing up in a Latin country and still having to claim my "Latin card" due to the gringo* propaganda and agenda. My dual nationality doesn't make me any less of a Latin person, so why should being born or growing up in another country but in a Latin community mean the opposite? Nationalities or citizenship come second if you have actual contact with the Latin experience. What matters the most is the background in which you were raised and contributed to constructing your personality and view of the world and, therefore, your identity.
I came across your video because I'm genuinely afraid of watching the film and putting myself through clownery and some more laughter at our expense for free. Lol. I'll probably have to save it for a day when I'm in a good enough mood. I had no idea there was an actual discussion about the trans community and/or experience in a Latin context. This part has been overshadowed by the film's defence and criticism, and it says enough about its quality since it doesn't stand by itself and mutes its own theme in these attempts to promote it.
I've read some terrible comments about or towards the Latin members of both casts in the online catfight built by these two "Latin" films competing for some categories of awards. Nothing gives you a free pass to be a nasty person; there's no excuse for turning it into a fandom catfight by destroying others to protect your fave. But I guess we are playing the clown role prearranged for us as we fight against each other for a gringo* award instead of finally realising we are all Latin and reserve the criticism for what deserves it (as you did in your video).
While the Latin public fights against one another without even giving both films a chance, all the nuanced and well-disguised moves fly over our heads, and a third film gets the awards. LMAO! Criticism is completely different from personal attacks, and we should know better when we've been receiving this clown treatment ever since. Criticism is not only valid but needed, while personal attacks only show how we still have our dark periods ingrained in our minds instead of any lesson learned.
*Gringo / gringa is nothing but synonymous with foreigners. It was never a curse word or carried any negative connotation as it's being made of as so by some - gringos - online. It's been used for ages, probably even before we were sold the American Dream, which most of us bought for life. So it makes zero sense to believe it holds any negative meaning when the USA and European productions and others taught us to aspire to be like them.
Your glasses are soo cute.
I wish there was that kind of cutting/shape in any optics around me.
Zoe Saldaña is awesome, but she shouldn't have been nominated.
I personally think Alyla Browne should've received all the Best Supporting Actress awards for her role as Maria Robotnik instead of Zoe Saldaña.
Margaret Qualley in The Substance is more deserving, but at this point, Alyla Browne is more deserving than Zoe Saldaña.
No he visto la película pero de los cachos que he visto de zoe también se me hace pésima su actuación… o sea igua se supone que vive en mexico no? Si ya sabe español… no podía intentar tantito hablar como mexicana? No creo que pueda ser una gran actuación sin eso la verdad
La verdad ella y Selena se quedarán como actrices mediocres en mi mente porque … si no lo pueden hacer por qué aceptar el rol de una película tan mala y que a parte ni das el ancho para el personaje ?
Jenna Ortega’s taking Spanish classes after this mess 🤭
Horrible movie!!! But after the Olympics show this new wave of French "Art" doesnt surprise me
also my fave was also in a flop movie last year (FKA Twigs) we need a support group!
omg lol we really do 😭
I loved your commentary, outfit, and gorgeous room! Keep it up! I wish I could rock heart-shaped glasses like you, hahaha. ❤ I love a proud Latina sharing her vision and opinion in such a well-spoken and particular way without sacrificing her identity for the general public's appreciation. Your video is an example of valid tangible criticism and how far it is from attacking personally those involved in the productions as it's been so frequent in some social media. Thank you!!
No es porque son un país nuevo sino porque son un país racista. Anne Taylor joy Is actually latinoamericana born in argentina AND fluent un dpanish AND was the first latina to win a Golden globes but u dont consider her latina because she Is blonde. En argentina todos somos argentinos we dont giVe a fuck de donde vinieron nuestros abuelos AND we are as new as tour country.
The movie is a joke As a Mexican myself I don't understand how it can be taken seriously.
Great video, gave a lot to think about. If i may add as a European, i don't think though that in broad strokes we share the same perspective re ingroup relations of an ethnic group and their representation on screen with 'Americans' (presuming, white Americans) so the conversation as mentioned in 40:30 in not unfamiliar to us even though the particular discurss has its local context. As an Eastern European i'm tired of being annoyed for every vaguely Eastern European-like character on American screens speaking shitty imitation of a Russian accent and being depicted in a specific way, not even going into historical and political (mis)understandings of our region and Americans centering themselves in everything, that's just the shortest way how to get upset. Re this award season, i've heard Polish people speaking positively about "a Real Pain" bc Poland in it is depicted as a modern country attractive to tourists (wow, how revolutionary) and the disconnect between the MCs and the environment, the local people is very intentional on the movie's end. These are not aspects that white Americans pay attention to (who knows about Western Europeans though, not me), so i personally disagree with us being put in the same category :D
Re the issues with trans representation, it seems the biggest issue that is brought up is transmedicalist undertones (and considering the famous song, just explicit text). The issue does not have to be like the example of puking, just like there are nuances with issues related to Mexican representation, the devil here seems to sit in details and implications.
Look I hate America,but we REALLY need to remember this film was made by a French man. A Western European man. I genuinely do not think an American would make a movie about Mexico that was this out of touch. Especially since it’d probably be made in LA where 40% of the population is hispanic.
The culture you’re complaining about comes from Western Europe, the people perpetuating it in America are Western European Americans.
There are A LOT of Americans (like the maker of this video) who do not fall into this category you’re making. It’s important to say “white Americans” because there are a ton of Mexican Americans and Chicano Americans and Asian Americans and black Americans and Arab Americans, etc. Please don’t erase us further….
@@LibbyG-u3nby answering my comment the way you do you have probably not noticed I 1) distinguish between Western and Eastern Europeans in my comment 2) emphasize white Americans specifically (the heck is "Western European Americans"? Maybe 1st gen immigrants from WE, but not in the context of this movie's reception). I really do not care to devend the honor of these 2 groups specifically, so not clear why you are answering me.
I'm a straight, white, central-Europian woman so this movie doesn't represent me whatsoever, and I hated it. The dialogues were silly, however, I can only rely on the English subtitles. The plot is full of gaps, and it's very weak. Apart from him trying to be a her, there's not much happening. Also, the music was very annoying and I'm a big musical fan.
Omg, it feels so amazing hearing an English speaker pronounce Pérez the right way.
I’m good with Saldana picking up awards for her performance. Overall i didn’t enjoy the movie I liked it and I’m being generous with that like. The characters had no type of back story at all. “El Mal” is the only song I like about the movie. Karla was great but she wasn’t given enough to do even though she’s playing the titular character. Selena was terrible no ifs and buts or what’s. Girl didn’t even try at all. Also the ending like huh????? My main problem with the movie is that Mantis decides to transition without telling his wife and she’s under the impression that he’s dead and left to take care of their kids. When at the end before they die she finds out that Emilia is Mantis and her actions after made it VERY CLEAR that she would have stayed with her post transition. I just don’t get it bruh. I had high hopes going into this film and the fact that it got 13 Oscar nominations. I’m only rooting on Zoe or Ariana to win I’ll be happy with either or. One more thing if Selena wanted to learn Spanish she would it’s obvious she doesn’t want to. Also it was never mentioned in the film that her character is a no sabo kid (I hope I’m spelling that right). Zoe and Karla deserve better than this.
Emilia Perez will go in history as one of the worst Oscar nominated films ever. It belongs beside Troll 2 and The Room as an unbelievable bad acted and directed movie. The difference is that the other films I mentioned as entertaining as a so bad it's fun to watch them. Perez is just an awful film, and it was not fun to watch at all for me. I have said this in the comments on other youtubers response to this film and I will repeat it here. A movie that takes a Pablo Escobar type character and tries to make them a trans hero to try to make us as an audience sympathize with them better be good and this was mediocre at best.
Thanks so much for this review! I’ve only heard the hype here in England.Had no idea the tone and characterisation had problems. The director sounds very wilfully ignorant.Being from NYC, I understand your criticism of the dialogue. May Spanglish long live. Spanglish is the only way I knew my coworkers disliked me. I’ve subscribed because I enjoyed the review so much.Hope you see many films that you enjoy in 2025.
I watched the movie because it is nominated for several Oscars. It is entertaining and campy , but it feels old and doesn’t deserve all these nominations. There’s nothing special or innovative about it. For example, Lala Land was impressive because of the cinematography and how the lighting was achieved in the streets, at sunset &. At night. I thought of Lala land because it’s also a musical. I also thought about the Movie Roma, which is a Mexican movie with gorgeous cinematography and it is a work of art. I remember how the camera rotated 360°. Compared to such unforgettable movies, Emilia Perez is very forgettable. It’s like a wannabe 1990’s Pedro Almodovar movie.
I can only think of mean things to say so instead I'll just say that everything I've heard about this movie seems insane.
And then you say the word French and EVERYTHING makes sense. Everything!
I didn’t wanna watch the movie but I wanted to know what happened so I’m glad I got recommended this video!! I really enjoyed your critiques. I’m first gen Honduran so that conversation of being Latino enough I know so well😭 it’s so tiring. Btw I love your hair and the pink is so cute 💕
Both The Substance and Emilia Pérez were also filmed in France.
I’m also trying to figure out why this entire time before your video I thought this movie was based on a real life person and was a biopic 😭
I love your heart 💜 shaped glasses. 👓
The answer is no.
The fuss around this movie annoys me from all sides.
- The movie sucks
- The people acting like it's high art suck
- The people acting like it needs to be analyzed deeply from a sociological level and actually get mad at a dumb wannabe art movie annoy me. Its a movie.
Are you an elementary school teacher in real life?
love selena, but hope she never speaks spanish in a movie again
Loved that comment
Short answer, no. Long answer, hell the fuck no.
Please talk about your views of the movie now that it was discovered both the director and lead actress are bigots
You guys still believe in the tooth fairy? I thought you guys lost respect for the Oscar’s years ago.
So you think that Spanish was lost in mexican-amercan families because they were punished time ago? So there are no Language Schools in Texas? So you think that the millions of mexicans in Mexico learn English from their English ancestors? Or do they learn in schools, maybe, I don't know.
Also important to notice that you learn Spanish from Eugenio Dervez. Never took a Spanish Class in school? Girl you are a proud mexican, congrats.!
Spanish classes in the Texas education system are.. not the greatest sadly 😬 In my experience students have to take a language class for a couple of years but the quality of that education is generally low, and people don’t retain much afterwards. Many people in Texas will know some basic Spanish words/phrases but it’s very far from fluency. I was in an “advanced Spanish for native speakers” class and I swear we mostly just watched movies! Stuff like Fools Rush In and Finding Nemo not like Mexican/LatAm cinema or anything 🙃
I feel like learning languages is just viewed as lower priority in the USA compared to pretty much any other country - it’s rare to find people fluent in 2+ languages unless they’re immigrants. There’s always exceptions of course but it’s not as common as in other countries where learning languages is taken more seriously.
It’s a shame because being fluent in 2 languages has helped me in a million ways, I feel very lucky to have been born into it because the culture here just doesn’t value it as much as they should
@@mizelennyus this is something that happens everywhere. I'm Peruvian. In the Andes, you will find people that still speak Quechua, their native language. In the 80s, there was a heavy immigration to the capital city, Lima and these people experienced discrimination over their pronunciation of Spanish as they were just learning it as a second language and getting their vocabulary expanded bit by bit with this new exposure to it. This generation had kids and refused to tech their kids Quechua due to trauma and the experiences they faced. Now Quechua is not a language you can easily learn anywhere, but kids that value the significance of this language found a way around it. Not everyone does it.
In some areas, you can learn Quechua at school, you won't become fluent, but you can still practice at home and improve it if your parents are willng to practice with you. Grandparents are always willing to practice.
With Spanish being a language that's spoken in so many countries, there's so many channels to learn it. I think it's great you put some extra effort to acquire a second language. Spanish is a hard language to learn and it's even worse to become fluent in it. That's great that you did it.
I feel the complains about the Spanish in Emilia Pérez is just the tip of the tip of the ice berg. Overall, we can say Emilia Pérez is a movie made by people with absolutely no care. They did not care about the small details or the bigger issues it tried to discuss. I think there was no way to save it since no one cared enough about making a good movie from the very beggining. If someone where to try to talk about the horrors my country experiences with a shallow movie by a group of people that didn't even tried to understand the nuances of everything that took place, I would be heavily ofended too.
@@humanbean1004 That's really interesting about Quechua. Reminds me of Japanese Americans refusing to teach my mom's generation Japanese after WWII, because so much lingering shame from internment camps. Now many ppl my age & younger interested in learning, but it has to be in school or an app, unless we're lucky enough to have grandparents who remember enough.
Obv not the same since Japanese is so much easier to find on learning platforms, but the generational patterns are interesting.
As for this movie, I'm an outsider but still _appalled_ that the director didn't bother researching Mexico or the trans experience. At all. Just WTF?! "Lord grant me the confidence of an old cis man talking nonsense, when I'm trying to speak on things I've lived or diligently studied!"
I just wanted to remind everyone that some people watching movies do not take what is depicted in a movie for a representation of all of a particular country, nation, social group etc.
Does all of the US or do all Americans look like in Twin Peaks or in Hangover or in La la land? The fact is that what happens in "Mexico" happens everywhere to some extent. There are drugs and corruption everywhere. Another thing - for a person learning Spanish - almost everything said in the movie was easy to understand. Yet another thing - I watched once a Mexican made documentary about missing people - the Mexico showed there was not so far away from the Mexico of the movie. Though I might be wrong, being neither Mexican nor American
Gran obra de arte a pesar de la visión miope de las críticas cursis
No film wins golden globes and gets nominated for 13 awards for nothing! And my goodness..this is a powerhouse of a movie and a tour de force performance from Karla Sofía Gascón! The best female in a lead performance since probably Kathy Bates in Misery! And the cinematography not only does Mexico justice…but makes it look a lot better than it is in real life! Mexico may not be sending their best to the US..but one of France’s best (director Jacques Audiard) was sent to Mexico to create this masterpiece!!😎🏳️⚧️🦄🫃
It's okay to like the movie, but I don't understand why you felt the need to insult and lie about Mexico and Mexicans like that.
@ I’m happy to amend my comment if you can send me a list of 10 reasons why an international traveller should visit Mexico 🙂
Hey! I just found a racist ->@@Slim_45
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