Karla Sofía Gascón will not attend the Goya Awards gala on Saturday. The film’s production company has decided who will accept the award if Emilia Pérez wins. It won’t be her.
A few months ago, the Spanish Academy invited the Madrid-born actress to present one of the awards. Due to scheduling conflicts, she declined the offer.
Wanda Films and Elástica Films Will Represent the Movie
The production company decides who represents a European film. Netflix acquired the movie only for distribution in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It has no say in this matter.
The Academy confirmed to El País that the film’s Spanish distributors, Wanda Films and Elástica Films, will take the stage if it wins.
Voting by Academy members closed on Friday, January 24, at 2:00 PM. This was one day after the film broke the Oscar nominations record.
A week later, an old controversy resurfaced. Offensive and racist tweets posted by the actress in the past went viral. The scandal severely impacted the film’s awards campaign.
Jacques Audiard Shares His Opinion
The director of Emilia Pérez expressed deep disappointment over the controversy. He stated that Karla Sofía Gascón’s past comments are “unforgivable.”
He lamented that the situation overshadowed the film’s recognition. It has negatively impacted the entire team, including Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez.
Audiard emphasized that he has not spoken to Gascón since the scandal. He has no intention of doing so. He believes the controversy damages the film’s reputation and diverts attention from its success.
Despite the controversy, Emilia Pérez continues to be recognized at major film festivals. Critics praise its storytelling, performances, and social themes. However, the scandal has divided audiences and industry professionals.
Some supporters argue that Gascón’s past should not overshadow the film’s achievements. Others believe accountability is necessary, affecting the film’s award chances.
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— Premios Goya (@PremiosGoya) February 11, 2023