The Wizard of the Kremlin
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.
Description: 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.
Genres: Drama
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 156 minutes
Release Date: 2026-01-21
Paul Dano
Played Vadim Baranov
Jude Law
Played Vladimir Putin
Alicia Vikander
Played Ksenia
Tom Sturridge
Played Dmitri Sidorov
Will Keen
Played Boris Berezovsky
Jeffrey Wright
Played Rowland
Andris Keišs
Played Yevgeny Prigozhin
Magne-Håvard Brekke
Played Eduard Limonov
Matthew Baunsgard
Played Larry
Anton Lytvynov
Played Restaurant patron
Alexander M. Johnson
Played Secretary
Anastasia Sutter
Played Putin friend
Dan Cade
Played Agent Johnson
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