Mank

Overview

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Hollywood, the narrative follows the sharp-tongued and inebriated screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. As he grapples with his tumultuous past and the industry’s excesses, Mank races against time to complete the screenplay for the groundbreaking film Citizen Kane. His journey reveals not only the complexities of creativity but also the darker side of fame and power, as he confronts the realities of his relationships and the film industry itself. Through Mank’s lens, a critical reflection of an era unfolds, filled with ambition and disillusionment.