Emilia Pérez's' director, Jacques Audiard, has finally apologized to Mexicans who found themes in the film offensive.

Ahead of next week's announcement, BBC Culture's film critics forecast the likely contenders – from a musical about a trans crime boss to an architectural epic with Adrien Brody.

Despite being the darling of awards season, 'Emilia Pérez' has been polarizing and was received poorly in Mexico over its cultural representation.

French director Jacques Audiard’s audacious transgender-crime-musical-drama is the clear international favorite, but a handful of other buzzy contenders will be hard for the Academy to ignore.

Some kind words carry more weight that others, like those from one’s peers, especially if said peers happen to Guillermo del Toro. The Mexican master has three Academy Awards to his name, including a Best Director prize,

Sean Baker for “Anora,” Brady Corbet for “The Brutalist,” James Mangold for “A Complete Unknown,” Jacques Audiard for ... prize from the DGA Awards on behalf of the Directors ...

“Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday ... it nominated Sean Baker (“Anora”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Edward Berger (“Conclave ...

LOS ANGELES — “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday ... it nominated Sean Baker (“Anora”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”), Edward ...

As Frodo says after destroying the One Ring while sitting on a boulder surrounded by rivers of lava in "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King": It's done. After two voting extensions prompted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires,

French director Jacques Audiard defended and apologized for his film “Emilia Pérez” at its Mexican premiere Wednesday.

BAFTA has announced its 2025 nominations, featuring Edward Berger's "Conclave" with 12 nominations, Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Pérez" with 11, and other notable films. Directed by Edward Berger, "Conclave" explores Vatican politics, earning 12 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director for Berger, and notable acting nods.

"Conclave" and "Emilia Perez" on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain's BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace.