Fernanda Torres blackface
When 17-year-old clips from a comedy sketch with Oscar-nominated Fernanda Torres in blackface emerged, the Brazilian actress was forced to apologize. Previously, there were blind spots regarding racism in her home country, she explained in a written statement. Does it affect the chances of the film "I'm still here" at the gala?
Karla Sofía Gascón's racist posts
At the beginning of the year, "Emilia Pérez" was a strong favorite for the Oscars. But when the Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón's nearly ten-year-old derogatory and racist posts on social media were highlighted, the film plummeted in pre-speculation. Netflix distanced itself and Gascón was excluded from the Oscars campaign for the film.
The AI controversy surrounding "Brutalisten"
The fact that the filmmakers used AI to improve the actors' Hungarian in the film "Brutalisten" sparked a debate on social media. Several users felt that it bordered on cheating and that Brady Corbet's film should not be allowed to compete for an Oscar.
Ali Abbasi's incident at the Hollywood party
A friendly slap on the back or an unwanted sexual act? Descriptions of Swedish-Iranian director Ali Abbasi's behavior towards an actor at a party after the Golden Globe gala differ. Despite Abbasi's apology afterwards, it may have damaged the film "The apprentices" Oscars campaign.
The lack of an intimacy coordinator in "Anora".
"Anora" is a favorite tip for the Oscars. But not even Sean Baker's film has escaped criticism. Mikey Madison refused to work with an intimacy coordinator for the role of a stripper. Critics argue that one should be mandatory, and some claim that the lead actress was "manipulated" into refusing.
