Film
The Wizard of the Kremlin
15
Date:
Friday, May 22, 2026 to
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Price:
£ 5.00 -
£ 8.80
Runtime:
2h 36m
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.
Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.
Director:
Olivier Assayas
Year:
2025
With:
Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law
BBFC Insight:
strong language, sex references, violence