Exploring the Buzz Surrounding the Upcoming Donald Trump Movie at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Everything to Know About Donald Trump Movie Taking the 2024 Cannes Film Festival by Storm 310

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Excitement for the new biographical drama about Donald Trump, titled The Apprentice, reached a peak when it premiered at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival. The film was shown just days after finishing production.

Directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Gabriel Sherman, The Apprentice stars Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump. The movie portrays Trump's journey to becoming a powerful New York businessman in the 1980s, guided by his lawyer Roy Cohn (played by Jeremy Strong). The film received a standing ovation that lasted almost 8 minutes when it premiered during the second week of Cannes in May 2024.

After the credits rolled, Abbasi explained why he decided to tell a story about Trump in today's political climate. He believes that movies should once again be “relevant”.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the director stated that there is no subtle way to address the growing wave of fascism. The only way is to confront it directly, even if it may be messy or mundane. Abbasi emphasized that it is crucial to confront this issue head-on and not shy away from the difficult realities. He expressed his belief that good people have remained silent for too long, which is why it is necessary to bring politics back into filmmaking.

Just hours after the film premiered at Cannes, Trump's campaign announced intentions to sue those involved in the production for "defamation."

Keep reading to find out all you need to know about The Apprentice:

Understanding ‘The Apprentice’

A biographical drama directed by Abbasi and written by Sherman, 'The Apprentice' depicts the journey of a young Donald Trump as he climbs the ladder of success in the 1980s New York business scene, guided by his attorney Roy Cohn.

Cast of ‘The Apprentice’

Stan plays Trump, Strong plays Cohn, and Bakalova portrays a young Ivanka Trump. Other stars include Martin Donovan, Joe Pingue, Catherine McNally, Ben Sullivan, and Joe Pingue.

Donald Trump's Feelings Towards 'The Apprentice'

It's safe to say that Donald Trump is not a fan of 'The Apprentice'. After the film premiered at Cannes, Trump's campaign wasted no time in announcing their intention to take legal action against Abbasi and others involved in the film.

"We will be taking legal action against the false claims made by these fake filmmakers," stated Steven Cheung from the Trump campaign on May 20, as reported by THR. Cheung emphasized that the film in question is filled with fabricated stories that have already been proven false. He also accused Hollywood elites of trying to interfere in the election by producing such content, confident that President Trump will be re-elected.

Cheung went on to describe the film as nothing but harmful lies and insisted that it should not even be considered for distribution. He suggested that it belongs in a dumpster rather than on any platform for viewing.

Why Is 'The Apprentice' Stirring Controversy?

The movie 'The Apprentice' was completed shortly before its premiere at Cannes. Despite this, it has yet to find a distributor in the U.S. due to the upcoming 2024 election year. However, StudioCanal has already acquired the rights for the film in the U.K. and Ireland. The release date for 'The Apprentice' is scheduled for 2024.

Some controversial topics addressed in the film include a scene depicting the former president undergoing liposuction and allegations of Donald raping his ex-wife, Ivana. Ivana, who passed away in 2022, had accused Donald of sexually assaulting her after their divorce, but later retracted her statement.

Editor's P/S:

The Apprentice, a biographical drama about Donald Trump, has sparked controversy and anticipation since its premiere at Cannes. Director Ali Abbasi's decision to confront the