This mesmerizing film is a tribute to an astonishing woman and a timely reminder of a dark period in a Brazil's history, writes Moira Macdonald.

As in the movie, a succession of mini-scandals has threatened to derail one Best Picture contender after another.

Gascón’s Emilia Perez co-star Zoe Saldaña responded to the growing controversy during a question-and-answer appearance in ...