Armando Iannucci remains optimistic that The Death Of Stalin will be granted a cinema licence in Russia. The writer and director believes his satirical film exploring the aftermath of Josef Stalin’s death may be re-approved by the government following presidential elections in the country later this year. Last month, the Culture Ministry rescinded a permit allowing the film to be shown in cinemas after communists and others criticised it as a mockery of Russian history. Jason Isaacs, Armando Iannucci, Andrea Riseborough, Michael Palin, Paul Whitehouse and David Schneider attending the UK premiere of The Death of Stalin (Ian West/PA)Iannucci said the film’s growing reputation due to the ban offered no consolation. Join loyal citizens throughout the nation and celebrate the impending release of #TheDeathOfStalin.

Source: Irish Examiner February 28, 2018 18:22 UTC