Documentary filmmakers about Melania say the high price was not a bribe

Amazon Makers Melania The documentary defended its high cost after accusations of bribery to appease Trump’s empire. Amazon paid 40 million dollars To Melania Trump’s production company for the film rights and another $35 million for marketing, making it one of the most generous films The most expensive documentaries ever produced.

“I think it’s ridiculous because there’s a feature film and three episodes,” director Brett Ratner said. He said Delivery time On the premiere last night. “We spent more money on the music on this than I did Rush hour. I mean, at the top of the list, the top three cinematographers in the world, at the highest level. Eighty people on the first day of shooting in my crew. This is unheard of in a documentary. “I put money on the screen.”

In fact, this budget was unheard of for a documentary, sparking criticism that it was just a budget $75 million bribe the New York Times Notes the $35 million marketing budget for Melania This is ten times higher than the average spending on large documentaries, even though filming only takes 20 days. The First Lady herself is expected to personally receive $27 million from Amazon’s $40 million licensing deal, according to The Wall Street Journal.

says Melania Trump – who is also a producer on the project Melania It’s not a documentary at all, but actually “a creative experience that offers perspectives, insights and moments.”