156 minutes
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.
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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Cast
Vadim Baranov
Paul Dano
Vladimir Putin
Jude Law
Ksenia
Alicia Vikander
Dmitri Sidorov
Tom Sturridge
Boris Berezovsky
Will Keen
Rowland
Jeffrey Wright
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More about The Wizard of the Kremlin
Languages
English, Russian
Release date
21 January 2026
Directors
Olivier Assayas
Genres
Drama
Runtime
156 mins
The Wizard of the Kremlin is a Drama film directed by Olivier Assayas and starring Paul Dano and Jude Law. It has a runtime of 156 minutes.
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