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'Emilia Pérez' is a divisive Oscars frontrunner. It's also the subject of a new parody film.

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Emilia Pérez is one of the most divisive contenders in this year ’s Oscar race.

A trans content creator has created a parody of the Oscar contender.

The parody is called Johanne Sacreblu , which has over 1.8 million views on YouTube .

It draws on stereotypes about French and Mexican people.

The film follows Rita (Zoe Saldaña ) as she helps a cartel leader transition and lead a new life as a woman.

Only one of the four main actresses, Adriana Paz , who plays Emilia ’s love interest, was born and raised in Mexico .

The movie is set entirely in Mexico but was filmed at a studio in France .