CANNES, France - French movie star Gerard Depardieu sought to play down controversy over his views on Ukraine and Russia at the Cannes Film Festival on May 22, but couldn't resist the chance to praise his friend Vladimir Putin.
Agence France-Presse: Depardieu back in the USSR at Cannes
French actor Gerard Depardieu (L) tries to kiss French actress Isabelle Huppert during a photocall for the film \"Valley of Love\" at the 68th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southeastern France, on May 22.
