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Several layers complicate the dialogue surrounding "Amelia Perez." At the heart of the controversy is an exploration of cultural representation—issues heightened by the film's French director's taking on a distinctly Mexican subject matter. The film features characters grappling with identity, notably within the LGBTQ+ spectrum, which has provoked backlash from both cultural purists and members of the trans community. Critics argue that these characterizations rehash stereotypes and diminish the gravity of the issues they seek to represent.