The team of Donald Trump has declared intentions to file a lawsuit over the biopic “The Apprentice,” which centers on his early years and tackles delicate subjects including rape, erectile problems, and betrayal. The makers counter that the film makes viewers feel “sympathy” for the outgoing president.
Movie Release and Synopsis
‘The Apprentice’ had its Cannes Film Festival premiere on Monday. It looks at Trump’s ascent as a youthful real estate developer in New York during the 1970s and 1980s. Marvel superhero movie star Sebastian Stan plays Trump, while “Succession” actor Jeremy Strong plays his brutal mentor and lawyer Roy Cohn. Reviewers have given the movie high marks.
Viewpoint of the Director
Before launching any lawsuits, director Ali Abbasi advised Trump’s team to see the film. “I don’t necessarily think he would dislike this movie… I think he would be surprised,” Abbasi stated. The movie shows Trump at first as a driven but gullible social climber whose morality wanes as he picks up the dark arts of power and negotiation.
Answer from Trump
Director of campaign communications for Trump, Steven Cheung, said that the “blatantly false assertions” in the movie would be addressed by a lawsuit. “This garbage is pure fiction which sensationalises lies that have been long debunked,” Cheung stated in a statement.
Riveting Scenes
Trump raping Ivana, his first wife, after she makes fun of him for gaining weight and losing hair is one of the most contentious sequences. Ivana actually accused Trump of raping her during their divorce proceedings, but she eventually withdrew the charge. In 2022, Ivana Trump died.
Background and Release of the Film
When “The Apprentice” premieres, Trump is undergoing a trial in Manhattan over a porn star affair. Release of the movie is scheduled a few months before the US presidential contest, in which Trump is predicted to take on Joe Biden. Joking about the promotional boost from the US elections, Abbasi suggested a possible release around the second Biden-Trump debate in September.
Explore Characters
As he oversees his father’s rental properties, a young Trump dreams of opening his own opulent hotel and wants to join the elite of New York. His meeting with the viciously aggressive lawyer Roy Cohn has a significant effect on Trump’s life and business attitude.
By showing Trump and Cohn as complicated human beings, Abbasi sought to “deconstruct the mythological image”. “With that comes sympathy. With that comes understanding. That doesn’t necessarily mean you forgive everything they did,” he remarked.
Problems in Production
Hollywood execs resisted the picture, according to screenplay writer and journalist Gabriel Sherman, who covered real estate for the New York Observer. The Canadian, Irish, and Danish governments ultimately provided funding for the research. Sherman stated, noting Hollywood’s unwillingness to “rock certain boats,” “We couldn’t make it in the American system.”
Cannes Competition
Among the 22 movies vying for the festival’s top award, the Palme d’Or, is “The Apprentice.” The jury’s chair, Greta Gerwig, said she would be judging the movie with “an open mind and an open heart.”
Top of the festival is “The Substance,” a horror picture about the demands women have to uphold physical beauty. High appreciation has been bestowed onto Demi Moore’s performance in this picture. Another noteworthy picture is “Emilia Perez,” a bold musical that received high praises about a Mexican drug lord going through a sex transformation.