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The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin

20266.52h 36m

Overview

Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.

Directed by Olivier Assayas
Written by Olivier Assayas, Giuliano da Empoli, Emmanuel Carrère
Produced by Olivier Delbosc, Sidonie Dumas
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Top Cast

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Vadim Baranov

Jude Law

Jude Law

Vladimir Putin

Alicia Vikander

Alicia Vikander

Ksenia

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Dmitri Sidorov

Will Keen

Will Keen

Boris Berezovsky

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Rowland

Andris Keišs

Andris Keišs

Yevgeny Prigozhin

Magne-Håvard Brekke

Magne-Håvard Brekke

Eduard Limonov

Matthew Baunsgard

Matthew Baunsgard

Larry

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Anton Lytvynov

Restaurant patron

Themes & Keywords

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About The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin is a drama film released in 2026 exploring themes of based on novel or book, rise to power, vladimir putin, russia. Directed by Olivier Assayas, it stars Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander. Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.

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