New York, USA – Producer Ali Abbasi’s controversial film made waves at the Cannes film festival, sparking outrage with its depiction of a former US president raping his first wife. The film, titled The Apprentice, has since been met with legal threats from the camp of the ex-president, Donald Trump.
The Trump campaign has issued a cease-and-desist letter to halt the US sale and release of The Apprentice, deeming the portrayal of the president as a rapist to be false and defamatory. Stephen Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, condemned the film as pure fiction designed to sensationalize debunked lies. Businessman Dan Snyder, a supporter of Trump and an investor in The Apprentice, is also considering legal action to block the film’s distribution in the US.
Contrary to the Trump campaign’s claims, the producers of The Apprentice maintain that the film offers a fair and balanced portrayal of the former president. They assert that the audience should have the opportunity to view the film and form their own opinions.
During a screening at the Cannes film festival, attendees were shocked by scenes in The Apprentice, including graphic depictions of Trump undergoing cosmetic surgeries and a controversial scene where he assaults his first wife, Ivana. The film’s depiction of the rape is based on a reported incident from 1989 that was later detailed during the couple’s divorce proceedings.
Despite the legal threats from Trump’s team, Abbasi remains undeterred and confident in the film. He challenges Trump’s camp to watch the movie before pursuing legal action, emphasizing the importance of considering all perspectives before judgment. The controversy surrounding The Apprentice continues to fuel debate and discussion surrounding the portrayal of public figures in the media.