The fires that have devastated Los Angeles bode badly for foreign entries in this year's Oscars, the French director of the acclaimed Spanish-language musical "Emilia Perez" told AFP on the eve of the nominations.

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Nominations for the Oscars were announced Thursday morning in Los Angeles, and Spanish language, French-made film “Emilia Pérez” leads with 13, including best picture. (Jan. 23)

Netflix's musical 'Emilia Perez' leads the Oscars nominations, marking a significant moment for Spanish-language films. Competing in the best picture race alongside 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked,' the ceremony will celebrate resilience amid recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced. Leading the way is Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish language, French-made film, with 13 nominations, including best picture and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón,

The fires that have devastated Los Angeles bode badly for foreign entries in this year's Oscars, the French director of Emilia Perez claimed.

Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez' leads with 13 nominations, including best picture and Karla Sophia Gascon for best actress.

Netflix's Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez is the top-nominated film at this year’s Oscars, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked

The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced. Leading the way is Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez,” a Spanish language, French-made film, with

The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced. Leading the way is Jacques Audiard's ''Emilia Pérez,'' a Spanish language, French-made film, with 13 nominations, including best picture and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón,

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Post-war epic The Brutalist, blockbuster musical adaptation Wicked, papal thriller Conclave and Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown all follow frontrunner Emilia Perez, a Spanish-language musical, in the Oscars race.