Against the backdrop of a politically charged presidential election that saw Donald Trump re-elected, reigniting fears for trans and nonbinary individuals, the overwhelming recognition of “Emilia Pérez” feels like a defiant cultural statement. However, it’s disappointing that Academy voters made little room for other LGBTQ+ films in its 23 categories. Complex and daring projects such as Jane Schoenbrun’s psychological thriller “I Saw the TV Glow” and Luca Guadagnino’s romantic drama “Queer” were wholly overlooked.
Daniel Craig, widely predicted to secure a best actor nomination for his role in “Queer,” was absent from the list of nominees. In the film, Craig portrays an American living in 1950s Mexico City who falls in love with a U.S. sailor.
