https://freerepublic.com/tag/commied/ en-us Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:01:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057021/posts Posted: Tuesday, Aug. 05, 2008 MOSCOW Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio could take on the role of Soviet revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin in a new black comedy, a Russian screenwriter has said. "As we compared his (DiCaprio's) photos with those of Lenin ... the similarity was striking. I should even say that Leo could play the role of the revolutionary leader without make-up," said Russian screenwriter Alexander Borodyansky on Sunday. The director of the Moscow International Film Festival, Natalya Semina, said, "It is common knowledge that DiCaprio has Slavic roots. His ancestors on his mother's side emigrated from Russia to Germany."... Charlotte.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057021/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:01:25 GMT