Over many months, Ramón plays the part of the supportive, charming boyfriend perfectly. He slowly earns the trust of the compound guards and Trotsky himself. On August 20, 1940, Ramón enters Trotsky's study under the guise of asking him to review a political article. While Trotsky is reading, Ramón pulls a concealed ice axe from his coat and strikes a fatal blow to the revolutionary's head. 📍 Key Historical Figures Portrayed
By winning Sylvia's love, "Jacques" secures his ticket into the inner circle of the heavily fortified compound in Coyoacán, Mexico. ⚠️ The Climax El elegido(2016)
He travels to Paris, where he seduces , an idealistic American social worker who happens to be one of Trotsky's trusted personal secretaries. Over many months, Ramón plays the part of
The 2016 historical drama film (internationally released as The Chosen ) tells the gripping, real-life story of the assassination of the Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky. Directed by Antonio Chavarrías, the movie explores one of the most famous political betrayals in modern history. 🎬 The Premise While Trotsky is reading, Ramón pulls a concealed
To get close to the heavily guarded revolutionary leader, Ramón adopts a fake identity.