The moviemaker sparked controversy when he met Cuban dictator Fidel Castro for his 2003 documentary, "Comandante," while Stone’s recent historical epic, "Alexander," did badly at the box office.

The filmmaker can’t understand why years of hard work have failed to produce a positive reaction, so he’s planning to seek comfort in his mother’s homeland.

He says: "Since the Castro movie I did, things have been tough. Everyone was against it. Then I put my heart into "Alexander," which wasn't appreciated either. The right thing is for me to stay out of America for a while. I'm planning to spend a lot more time in France."

With Stone going, will Streisand and Soros take the hint?

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