IndieWire speaks to Latin American programmers, curators, and filmmakers about the restoration efforts redefining Mexico's past cinema — and paving its future for films like "Sujo," rejected at the Oscars.

The Best Supporting Actress winner reacted to a journalist who shared that the film had been "really hurtful" for her people.

Zoe Saldaña responded to criticism about "Emilia Pérez" in the press room after her best supporting actress win at the 2025 Oscars.

Zoe Saldaña defended Emilia Pérez ‘s depiction of Mexico, while also apologizing for those who felt hurt.

Zoe Saldaña has apologized to the people of Mexico for any offense caused by Emilia Pérez. Speaking backstage at the Oscars following her Best Supporting Actress win Sunday night, Saldaña responded to a Mexican journalist who said the film had been “very very hurtful to Mexican people,” especially since Mexico was “at the heart” of the film.

Zoë Saldaña is not done answering for Emilia Pérez’s many controversies, this time apologizing for the film’s Mexico representation mere moments after winning Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars for the film.

Zoë Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Oscars and apologized for the film’s portrayal of Mexico amid controversy.

Zoe Saldana found herself apologizing about “Emilia Perez” — just minutes after she won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the drama. In the press interview room, a journalist told Saldana, 46, that the movie had been “hurtful for us Mexicans.”