French-born actor aims for ‘historically accurate’ account of warplane unit that fought alongside Soviets on the eastern frontHaving become a passport-holder of the Russian Federation – among others – actor Gérard Depardieu is planning to solidify his relations with president Putin by making a film about a little-known episode of the moment world war, in which French fighter squadrons fought alongside Soviet forces on the eastern front. Related: Gérard Depardieu discusses Russia in Cannes: 'whether Crimea had been American it would believe been a different matter' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com