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Trump Campaign Sparks Controversy at Cannes Over 'The Apprentice' Film

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Find out why Trump's campaign is in a frenzy over this Cannes film!

The Cannes Film Festival recently sparked controversy as a movie about Donald Trump, titled 'The Apprentice,' stirred up quite a commotion. Starring Sebastian Stan as a young Trump, the film received an eight-minute standing ovation, but not everyone was pleased. The Trump campaign denounced the movie as 'blatantly false' and even threatened legal action over its content, causing a stir among critics and audiences alike.

Director Ali Abbasi, undeterred by the campaign's threats, offered to screen the film for Trump himself, showcasing a bold move in the face of potential legal battles. Despite the praise from critics, including broad accolades for the film, the former president's team remains firm in their stance that 'The Apprentice' is far from accurate.

The clash between artistic expression and political backlash reached new heights as the movie continued to polarize opinions. Amid the chaos, Abbasi remained resolute, shrugging off the lawsuit threats and maintaining the integrity of his work. As the dust settles at Cannes, the aftermath of 'The Apprentice' promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with the unfolding drama between artistry and political critique.

In a surprising turn of events, Abbasi's willingness to confront the Trump campaign head-on highlights the power of artistic defiance in the face of opposition. Despite the controversy, 'The Apprentice' stands as a testament to the bold and sometimes tumultuous nature of filmmaking in the realm of politics.

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Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' film 'blatantly false,' vows ... (Spectrum News NY1)

The film, which stars Sebastian Stan as a young Trump, received an eight-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

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The Apprentice: Donald Trump film biopic causes a stir at Cannes (BBC News)

Critics broadly praise The Apprentice, but the former president threatens to sue over its content.

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Trump campaign calls Cannes film 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false ... (WLOX)

The Apprentice” stars ...

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Trump movie The Apprentice: 'I don't think it is a movie he would ... (The Guardian)

Ali Abbasi spoke at Cannes about his controversial new film, which the Trump campaign has said 'belongs in a dumpster fire'

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'The Apprentice' Director Shrugs Off Trump Lawsuit Threat ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Filmmaker Ali Abbasi has responded to the Trump campaign's threat to sue over his movie, which premiered at Cannes Film Festival on Monday.

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Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false,' director ... (CTV News)

Donald Trump's reelection campaign called 'The Apprentice,' a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, 'pure fiction' and vowed legal action ...

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'The Apprentice' Director Offers to Screen Movie for Donald Trump (Variety)

"The Apprentice" director Ali Abbasi has responded to the Trump campaign's threat to sue over the movie.

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Trump campaign calls Cannes film 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false ... (KKCO-TV)

The Apprentice” stars ...

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'The Apprentice' Director Offers Trump Film Screening Following ... (Rolling Stone)

'The Apprentice' director Ali Abbasi has offered to screen the film for Donald Trump following lawsuit threats from his campaign over the biopic.

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Trump Campaign Eyes Legal Battle Over 'The Apprentice' Film (NBC Right Now)

Former US President Donald Trump's campaign has threatened legal action against the controversial film 'The Apprentice.' The movie premiered at the Cannes ...

Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' premiered at Cannes ... (The Associated Press)

Donald Trump's reelection campaign called “The Apprentice,” a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, “pure fiction” and vowed legal action ...

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