Oliver Stone may film a historical movie in Moscow, Alexey Fursin says

American director Oliver Stone may in due course shoot a historical film in Moscow. This was reported to TASS journalists by Alexey Fursin, head of the Moscow Department of Culture. According to him, in conversation with Stone they discussed the opportunities Moscow offers for the filming of a picture the director has "long dreamed of". Yesterday the American director visited Moskino, where he was given a tour.

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