The Candidate

The Candidate

2016 · 80 min · ★ 5.6 · Comedy

A team of advisers is brought in to manufacture the image of Marchand, producing social media profiles, commercials and a new public persona. Conflict arises when it is revealed that not everyone is who they present themselves to be. At his country estate, a rich businessman who wants to be president is groomed by a campaign team to create an image palatable to middle-class voters.

Directed by Daniel Hendler · Written by Alberto Rojas Apel

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