Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
The Hindu
Explosive biopic of Donald Trump at Cannes delves into rape, betrayal, and baldness, receiving mixed reviews
An explosive new biopic of Donald Trump shown at Cannes on May 20 paints an unflinching but nuanced portrait of the former U.S. President, even as he runs again for the White House.
"The Apprentice" traces Mr. Trump's origin story as an ambitious young property developer in 1970s and 1980s New York.
Sebastian Stan, best known from Marvel superhero films, stars as Mr. Trump, while Jeremy Strong of "Succession" fame plays his ruthless mentor and attorney Roy Cohn — and both received glowing reviews from Cannes critics.
Initially presenting an almost sympathetic portrayal of a headstrong but naive social climber, the film charts Mr. Trump's decency being eroded as he learns the dark arts of dealmaking and tastes power.
Its premiere at the French film festival on May 20 came while Mr. Trump is on trial in Manhattan for a tawdry scandal involving a porn star.
The movie begins with a disclaimer that many of its events are fictionalised, and director Ali Abbasi puts that licence to full use, imagining brutal events taking place behind closed doors.
In one harrowing scene, Mr. Trump is seen raping his first wife Ivana.
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