Film: The Wizard of the Kremlin – Screening III
Location: Art Kino Odeon
Organizer: CKŠP Izola
Time: 5.30 pm
Entrance fee: 4,00 - 6,00 €
The Wizard of the Kremlin (French: Le Mage du Kremlin) is a 2025 political thriller with dark-comedy elements, directed by Olivier Assayas. The screenplay was written by Assayas and Emmanuel Carrère, and the film is based on the 2022 novel of the same name by Giuliano da Empoli. It is a satire that follows the fictional character Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) during the final years of the Soviet Union and the turbulent early days of the Russian Federation, as a young Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) rises to power. It also stars Alicia Vikander, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.
The film had its world premiere in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 31 August 2025, where it was nominated for the Golden Lion.
Premise
Vadim Baranov transforms from a young artist in 1990s Russia into an influential government official and spin doctor at the very heart of power.
Ticket presale at Alga Gallery.
