The director and lead stars of ‘Emilia Perez,’ a gonzo trans-Mexican drug lord musical that is sweeping international film awards, told journalists on Wednesday the difficulty of making a movie that touches on the pain of human disappearances. They also responded to negative reviews the film has received in Mexico ahead of its national release in theaters on Jan. 23. (AP Video by Martín Silva Rey)

‘Emilia Perez’ director Audiard explains Mexico’s disappeared inspired his ‘thoughtfully’ made movie

The director and lead stars of ‘Emilia Perez,’ a gonzo trans-Mexican drug lord musical that is sweeping international film awards, told journalists on Wednesday the difficulty of making a movie that touches on the pain of human disappearances. They also responded to negative reviews the film has received in Mexico ahead of its national release in theaters on Jan. 23. (AP Video by Martín Silva Rey)