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The Wizard of the Kremlin

65.00% | January 21, 2026 | Drama, Comedy, Thriller

In early 1990s Russia, amid post-Soviet chaos, brilliant young Vadim Baranov charts his path. First an artist, then a reality television producer, he becomes the spin doctor to 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 reveals the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.

Featured Crew

Olivier Assayas
Director
Giuliano da Empoli
Novel
Olivier Assayas
Writer

Cast

Paul Dano
Paul Dano
Vadim Baranov
Tom Sturridge
Tom Sturridge
Dmitri Sidorov
Will Keen
Will Keen
Boris Berezovsky