Russian president Putin bestows gift upon French singer LaLanne
In a significant cultural exchange, Russian Ambassador to France, Alexei Meshkov, presented French singer and public figure Francis Lalanne with a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 17, 2020. The event, which took place in France, was reported by the press service of the Russian diplomatic mission.
During the meeting on July 16, 2020, Meshkov thanked Lalanne for his active civic stance and praised his contribution to strengthening cultural ties between Russia and France. The portrait, signed by President Putin himself, was a token of appreciation for Lalanne's efforts.
Meanwhile, Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica has expressed support for Russia and stated that he could potentially make a feature film about Vladimir Putin. However, it's important to clarify that no connection has been established between Kusturica and the Russian diplomatic mission or French singer Francis Lalanne.
In a previous meeting, Lalanne had given President Putin a collection of his own poems titled "The Right to Resist". While Kusturica has shown interest in a Putin-related project, he has not yet received any offers for the film and hasn't specified the possible plot.
Interestingly, Olivier Assayas is currently directing a movie about a young Vladimir Putin featuring Jude Law. Meanwhile, Kusturica is noted for becoming the director of a film festival in Russia but without mention of a Putin-focused movie. No statements or interviews reveal Kusturica intending to portray Putin in his work.
As for the farewell ceremony for Russian director Alexander Mitta, it has concluded in the capital. Mitta, known for his significant contributions to Russian cinema, passed away recently. His passing marks a loss for the Russian film industry and the world of cinema at large.
What kind of projects have Emir Kusturica and Olivier Assayas been linked with regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin? Emir Kusturica has expressed support for Russia and mentioned the possibility of a feature film about Vladimir Putin, while Olivier Assayas is currently directing a movie about a young Vladimir Putin featuring Jude Law.
