The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026)
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.
Director: Olivier Assayas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: January 21, 2026
Cast
- Paul Dano - Vadim Baranov
- Jude Law - Vladimir Putin
- Alicia Vikander - Ksenia
- Tom Sturridge - Dmitri Sidorov
- Will Keen - Boris Berezovsky
- Jeffrey Wright - Rowland
- Andris Keišs - Yevgeny Prigozhin
- Magne-Håvard Brekke - Eduard Limonov
- Matthew Baunsgard - Larry
- Anton Lytvynov - Restaurant patron
Screenplay
Cinematography: Yorick Le Saux
Editing: Marion Monnier
Production: Curiosa Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: English, Pусский
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wizard of the Kremlin about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas.
- Who stars in The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin stars Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen, Jeffrey Wright.
- How long is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin is a Drama film.
- Where was The Wizard of the Kremlin produced?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin was produced in France.