The Wizard of the Kremlin

The Wizard of the Kremlin / Le mage du Kremlin (2025)

A young Russian filmmaker becomes an unlikely advisor to Vladimir Putin as he rises to power in post-Soviet Russia.

Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano), charts his path. First an artist, then a reality tv producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin (Jude Law). At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia (Alicia Vikander) 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.

Running time

2h 32 min

Rating

Under 14 Not Allowed

Production Company

Gaumont

Studio

OTHER

Running time: 2h 32 min

Rating: Under 14 Not Allowed

Production Company: Gaumont

Studio: OTHER

Genres

Drama

Thriller

History

Genres: Drama, Thriller, History