Netflix’s Oscar-nominated film, Emilia Pérez, has sparked controversy among the LGBTQ and Mexican communities. A new parody film, Johanne Sacreblue, created by trans content creator Camila Aurora, is attempting to shift the conversation around the Academy Award-nominated film.
The parody, which has garnered over 1.8 million views on YouTube, plays on stereotypes about France and French people but features an all-Mexican cast and was filmed in Mexico. The film follows a trans character as she inherits a baguette company and falls in love with her rival, drawing on over-the-top stereotypes of French people.
Aurora believes Johanne Sacreblue resonated with Mexicans because it tackled issues they care about, such as justice and humor, in a way that Emilia Pérez did not. She stated that the parody is a “defiant response” to director Jacques Audiard’s film, which she claims perpetuated stereotypes about trans women and Mexican people.
The Academy has faced criticism for its handling of diversity and representation in Emilia Pérez. Screenwriter Héctor Guillén called the film a “racist Eurocentrist mockery,” while GLAAD described it as a “profoundly retrograde portrayal” that “recycles trans stereotypes.”
Despite the backlash, Emilia Pérez continues to receive widespread acclaim across Hollywood, with many praising its historic 13 nominations and Karla Sofía Gascón’s nomination for Best Actress. However, the film’s lack of diversity behind the camera has raised questions about its authenticity.
Aurora’s parody serves as a counterpoint to Audiard’s film, highlighting the importance of representation and nuance in storytelling. With Johanne Sacreblue, Aurora is using satire to spark conversation and encourage creators to do better in the future.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/emilia-perez-is-a-divisive-oscars-frontrunner-its-also-the-subject-of-a-new-parody-film-003604103.html