TIFF 2025: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge and Jeffrey Wright Star in Olivier Assayas' THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN

THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN

Directed by Olivier Assayas

Written by Olivier Assayas and Emmanuel Carrère

Produced by Olivier Delbosc

Starring Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander,

Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright

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“To watch Dano in action is to see a mastermind"

-The Wrap

"Sharp, insightful"

-Deadline

TIFF Screenings:

Friday, September 5th at 8:30AM ET - Scotiabank - Press & Industry

 Wednesday, September 10th at 5:30PM ET - Princess of Wales Theatre - North American Premiere

Thursday, September 11th at 9:30PM - Princess of Wales Theatre - Public #2

Friday, September 12th at 9:30AM ET - Scotiabank - Public #3

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.

Directed by: Olivier Assayas

Written by: Olivier Assayas and Emmanuel Carrère

Produced by: Olivier Delbosc

Starring: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright

Sales: CAA Media Finance, Gaumont

2025 / France / English / 156 min