The Wizard of the Kremlin
2026
Drama
2h32
Frédéric Ries rated ★ 7/10
🎬 Le film d’Olivier Assayas est un thriller politique dense et hyper contemporain qui interroge comment un système entier fabrique et met en scène le pouvoir. Olivier Assayas filme le Kremlin comme un plateau de tournage, chaque image, chaque silence, chaque plan télévisé devient une arme politique. Paul Dano et Jude Law, donnent une épaisseur troublante à des figures très proches de personnages réels.Olivier Assayas signe un grand récit de pouvoir où la vraie bataille ne se joue pas seulement dans les couloirs du Kremlin, mais dans les images qui façonnent notre regard sur le monde. 🎬 🎬 🎬
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.
Community Reviews
Opinions on 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' are mixed, with viewers praising its insightful dive into Russian political machinations and the strong performances, particularly by Paul Dano and Jude Law. However, many found the film overly long and criticized its pacing and dialogue-heavy script. Some appreciated the blend of historical context with fictional narrative, while others felt it was too dense and occasionally hard to follow.
👍 Insightful portrayal of Russian politics.
👎 May feel overly long and dense.
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