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Sebastian Stan plays Donald Trump in this movie for which he could win the Oscar
Evidently, the controversy is present due to the image it gives of the president

- March 3, 2025
- Updated: March 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This year’s Oscar Awards are held in a context marked by controversy and surprise, not only featuring Karla Sofía Gascón but also several unexpectedly nominated films after a season that promised to be complicated. Among the films that have resurfaced is The Apprentice, a biopic that tells the origins of Donald Trump, and which, despite a not very successful theatrical release, has achieved two notable nominations, thanks to the outstanding performances of Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong.
Trump did not want this movie to be released
The film, available for streaming through Movistar Plus, is set in New York in the 1970s and 1980s, when a young Donald Trump seeks to forge his own path in the competitive real estate world of Manhattan. Throughout his rise, the protagonist encounters Roy M. Cohn, who becomes his mentor and teaches him the subtleties of power, manipulation, and deception. This complex relationship is central to the narrative and highlights how Cohn’s teachings influenced the formation of the figure who would later be Donald Trump.
The film has generated a mixed reaction due to its unflattering portrayal of the current president, which allegedly led Trump to attempt to boycott its theatrical release. The movie not only explores the ambition of the young mogul but also presents the figure of Cohn, a controversial lawyer known for his role in dishonest political tactics, which has sparked interest from both critics and the public.
The story, written by journalist Gabriel Sherman, sharply focuses on how a relationship with a problematic mentor can shape complex and often controversial characters. With The Apprentice, cinema delves into uncomfortable territory, providing a provocative look at the origins of the man behind the Trump brand, which has kept the audience attentive and divided.
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