Why is “Emilia Perez” causing controversy? Inside criticism about the casting, French director, Mexican setting and transgender representation, and what stars and director have said.

The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez”—are embroiled in separate controversies after revelations that each film used AI during production.

Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang unveiled the nominations on January 23 in a live presentation on the Oscars YouTube channel. Jacques Audiard’s Spanish crime thriller Emilia Pérez featured in multiple categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress, which Karla Sofía Gascón is up for.