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Post by LeoFan on Apr 23, 2003 18:30:43 GMT -5
Here's the article from the AP. It's dated April 22, 2003. Leo was given the Tower Award.
LOS ANGELES - The Russian International Film Festival has awarded actor Leonardo DiCaprio, its Tower Award for his contribution to world cinema.
DiCaprio, a Russian film aficionado, accepted the award from festival director Stas Namin on Sunday before an intimate gathering including the actor's grandmother, Yelena Smirnova, who emigrated from Russia 40 years ago, and his father, George DiCaprio.
The "Gangs of New York" and "Catch Me If You Can" star said he was a fan of director Sergei Eisenstein and introduced one of his Eisenstein favorites, "Battleship Potemkin," at the festival.
"I respect Russian culture and Russian cinema, especially Eisenstein, (Andrei) Tarkovsky, and (Sergei) Paradzhanov," the actor said. "I'm definitely going to catch some more movies at this festival."
DiCaprio studied the methods of famed Russian actors Mikhail Chekhov and Constantin Stanislavsky, Namin said Monday.
The festival began Friday at the ArcLight Hollywood theaters and continues until Thursday. It includes Russian movie artwork, photography and film posters. Among the films being screened are Eisenstein's classic, "Ivan the Terrible."
"By showing these movies together in a single exhibition, students, filmmakers, industry leaders and cinema lovers will discover the unique vision and artistry of Russian masters of moviemaking," Namin said.
The festival was organized by the Stas Namin Cultural Center in Russia, the American Film Institute and Seven Arts Productions.
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Leonardo DiCaprio for ever!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by LeoLover on Oct 20, 2004 4:55:53 GMT -5
did i understand this article right? is Leo's grandma from russia? LeoLover
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