The Wizard of the Kremlin
Le mage du Kremlin
2026156 minFR, US
Directed by Olivier Assayas
With Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen
Synopsis
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.
The Wizard of the Kremlin is showing at 1 London cinema with 8 upcoming screenings.
Upcoming Screenings(8)
Cine Lumiere
South Kensington