The Wizard of the Kremlin
Cast:
Jude Law
Paul Dano
Alicia Vikander
Jeffrey Wright
Tom Sturridge
Will Keen
Directed by:
Olivier Assayas
Written by:
Giuliano Da Empoli
Olivier Assayas
Emmanuel Carrère
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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Jude Law is praised for 'Oscar-worthy' depiction of Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin - as critics laud 'bonkers but brilliant' casting and 'ex-pretty boy's' gritty career renaissance — Daily Mail
Jude Law as Putin is bonkers casting in the Wizard of the Kremlin — but brilliant — The Times
BRIAN VINER: Jude Law is thrilling in the story of Putin's monstrous rise to power — Daily Mail
Paul Dano Plays “New Rasputin” to Jude Law’s Putin in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ Trailer — The Hollywood Reporter
Jude Law Embodies Vladimir Putin's Rise to Power in Russia in The Wizard of the Kremlin Trailer — People
Vertical Acquires Olivier Assayas’ Political Thriller ‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Starring Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander & Jude Law — Deadline
Paul Dano/Jude Law-Starrer ‘The Wizard Of The Kremlin’ Demands Nearly 12-Minute Ovation – Venice Film Festival — Deadline
A Hit French Novel Tries to Explain Putin. Too Well, Some Critics Say. — The New York Times
Paul Dano and Jude Law Will Take on ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ in New Political Thriller — Collider
Jeffrey Wright to Star Alongside Paul Dano and Jude Law in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ — The Cinemaholic
Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Zach Galifianakis, Tom Sturridge Team Up in Olivier Assayas’ ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ for Gaumont (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Jude Law is playing Vladimir Putin in a new movie: 'Oh God, how am I going to do this?' — Entertainment weekly
Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Zach Galifianakis Lead Starry Cast of Olivier Assayas’ ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ for Gaumont (Exclusive) — IMDB
