Jacques Audiard has made waves with some outlandish comments about the musical crime film, starring Karla Sofia Gascón and Selena Gomez.

Emilia Pérez's' director, Jacques Audiard, has finally apologized to Mexicans who found themes in the film offensive.

Oscar-nominated in 13 categories, Jacques Audiard's musical/crime drama hybrid does not reflect the reality of the country in which it is supposed to take place, according to some.

The French director Jacques Audiard argued this Thursday in an interview with EFE that he “would not change” 'Emilia Pérez', his latest award-winning film about an “interpreted reality” of Mexico, which has sparked an intense debate regarding the treatment of two of the most pressing issues afflicting this country: drug trafficking and the victims of disappearances.

French director Jacques Audiard defended and apologized for his film “Emilia Pérez” at its Mexican premiere Wednesday.

“Emilia Pérez” won four Golden Globes on Jan. 5, including two best picture awards in the musical/comedy and non-English language categories, which sparked controversy online.

He was born in Paris and is the son of Marie-Christine Guibert and Michel Audiard, a film director and screenwriter. During the 1980s, he started creating screenplays for movies such as Réveillon chez Bob!, Mortelle randonnée, Baxter, Fréquence Meurtre, and Saxo.

Jacques Audiard's Spanish-language film nabbed 13 Oscar noms but many moviegoers say it's inauthentic in terms of Mexico and trans issues

Emilia Pérez stars Karla Sofia Gascon as a narco who transitions to a woman and helps families of the missing. The film also stars Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Mexican actor Adriana Paz.

The film, which led this year’s Oscar nominations, has sparked controversy for its portrayal of cartel violence in Mexico and its transgender lead character.

The jingle of itinerant scrap merchants has long been part of Mexico City's soul."It's part of the national culture," said one Mexico City resident, Marcos Lugo.

The musical thriller about a drug lord who wants to start a new life as a woman could win many Oscars. Why do so many Mexicans hate it?