Gerard Depardieu in the role of Strauss - Kahn

Gerard Zheparde agreed to play the role of Dominique Strauss - Kahn - the head of the International Monetary Fund,. in the film 's sex scandal that caused the resignation of an official.

According to the American film director, Abel Ferrara, work on the tape has already begun. And the role of his wife Dominique Isabelle Adjani had already been approved. Shootings are planned in New - York, Paris and Washington, DC. Says the director, his film tells the story of wealth and power.

Depardieu and met Ferrara in the French Film Festival, and the director immediately realized that the actor has all the qualities for the title role.

Adel is known as the author of Ferrara films, removing the dark side of human life. He is known for the film ...

Recall that in May last year, Strauss- Kahn resigned as head of the IMF because of the scandal in New York City, where American maid filed a lawsuit on rape.

Later the charges were dropped, Dominique Strauss- Kahn returned to France and is now trying to return to politics and run for president of France.