Goya Awards 2025: Controversy and Shared Honors

The film 'Emilia Pérez' has faced significant controversy due to offensive social media posts by its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, leading to Netflix distancing itself from her. Despite this, the film won Best European Film at the Goya Awards, Spain's equivalent of the Oscars, with the award accepted by its Spanish distributors who emphasized the importance of cinema and culture in the face of hate. Directed by Jacques Audiard, 'Emilia Pérez' has been criticized for its weak screenplay and lack of emotional depth. 'El 47' and 'La Infiltrada' tied for Best Picture at the Goya Awards, and Pedro Almodóvar's 'The Room Next Door' won several awards despite not being nominated for Best Film. The controversy around Gascón remains unresolved as she maintains she will not withdraw from her Oscar nomination.