Adrian Brody in “The Brutalist”
Source: A24
Two films facing controversy over their use of artificial intelligence led the nominees for the Academy Awards announced Thursday.
“The Brutalist,” a drama about a Hungarian-Jewish architect who survives the Holocaust and flees to the U.S., garnered 10 nominations, while “Emilia Pérez,” a musical centered on a transgender Mexican cartel leader, led all films with 13 nominations.
Both movies have been the subject of criticism this month for using AI to enhance actors’ voices. “The Brutalist” also caught blowback for employing AI to supplement the visuals in the film’s ending sequence.
Nominations for “The Brutalist” include Adrien Brody for best actor and Felicity Jones for best supporting actress, while “Emilia Pérez” star Karla SofÃa Gascón is up for best actress. Both films earned nods for best picture and best film editing. “Emilia Pérez” was nominated for best sound.
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