Drama,History
United States of America
Mank is a biographical drama film directed by David Fincher based on a screenplay by his late father, Jack Fincher. The film centers around the character of Herman J. Mankiewicz, who was a talented but alcoholic screenwriter in 1930s Hollywood. The story follows Mankiewicz as he is hired by Orson Welles to write the screenplay for Citizen Kane, which is often regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
Through the eyes of Mankiewicz, the film offers a critical look at the Hollywood studio system of the 1930s and the power and influence of wealthy men like newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who was said to have been a major inspiration for Citizen Kane. As Mankiewicz tries to finish the script, he draws on his personal experiences and relationships to create a scathing portrait of Hearst and his circle.
The film features Gary Oldman in the lead role of Mankiewicz, with Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Charles Dance, and Tom Burke in supporting roles. The film was widely praised for its stunning cinematography and meticulous attention to detail in recreating the 1930s Hollywood setting. It was released by Netflix in 2020 and received multiple nominations at the 2021 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Oldman.
