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Fact check: The Academy awards nominated Emilia Perez for 13 Oscars. This really shouldn't come as any surprise as this is the same body that gave a standing ovation to a convicted child rapist who fled the country to avoid punishment.

Checked on February 6, 2025

1. Summary of the results

The first part of the statement regarding "Emilia Pérez" receiving 13 Oscar nominations is confirmed by multiple independent sources [1] [2] [3]. The film received nominations in several major categories, including best picture, international picture, lead actress, supporting actress, and directing [1]. The film has actually broken records for international film nominations [1].

However, the second part of the statement regarding a standing ovation for a convicted child rapist is not supported by any of the provided sources [4] [5] [2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several important pieces of context missing from the original statement:

  • The film's achievements are particularly notable in the context of international film recognition [1]
  • The Academy Awards have had various controversies throughout their history [5]
  • The nominations span across multiple prestigious categories, indicating broad recognition across different aspects of filmmaking [1]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement contains several problematic elements:

  • It attempts to delegitimize the film's achievements by connecting them to unrelated controversial events
  • The second part of the statement makes a serious allegation that none of the provided sources verify or address [4] [5] [2]
  • While the Academy has faced various controversies over the years [5], the statement uses this fact to make an unfair association between the current nominations and past controversies
  • The statement's structure appears designed to diminish the film's artistic achievements by immediately pivoting to controversial topics, despite the historic nature of its nominations [1]

The statement appears to be mixing verified facts about the nominations with unsubstantiated claims about past controversies, potentially to create a negative narrative around the Academy's current decisions.

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