The Wizard of the Kremlin

Based On the book by Giuliano da Empoli

The Wizard of the Kremlin (French: Le Mage du Kremlin) is a 2025 English-language French political satire film directed by Olivier Assayas, who co-wrote the screenplay with Emmanuel Carrère. It is based on the 2022 novel by Giuliano da Empoli. It follows the fictional government official Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) during the final years of the Soviet Union and the turbulent start of the Russian Federation, while a young Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) rises to power. It also stars Alicia Vikander, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge and Jeffrey Wright.

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Release date:

August 31, 2025

Director:

Olivier Assayas

Cast:

Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Zach Galifianakis, Tom Sturridge

Genre:

Thriller, Drama, Political

Country:

France

Language:

English

Year page:

2025 in adaptations