To Iran, He’s Just Another Devil
Plans by director Oliver Stone (pictured) to make a film focusing on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have met with opposition from the Iranian government, which, according to a spokesperson, considers Stone's movies to be "part of the 'Great Satan.' "
Plans by director Oliver Stone to make a film focusing on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have met with opposition from the Iranian government, which, according to a spokesperson, considers Stone’s movies to be “part of the ‘Great Satan.’ “
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Ahmadinejad’s media advisor, Mehdi Kalhor, said that Stone had requested to make a film about Ahmadinejad which was however rejected by the president.
“We have already seen his documentaries – even though Stone is considered a member of the opposition group in the US, it is still part of the Great Satan,” he said.
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