Olivier Assayas’s Coming of Political Age

Olivier Assayas’s Coming of Political Age

The director—whose newest film, “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” examines the ascent of Vladimir Putin—discusses a few of the books that have helped to shape his ideals.

Wizard of the Kremlin Review : The Man Behind Putin

©Courtesy of Vertical  In retrospect, recruiting a not-so former KGB agent to run your country yields predictably disastrous consequences. Yet, the Russia’s oligarchs heedlessly did exactly that when they bankrolled Vladimir Putin’s presidential campaign. For some, like Boris Berezovsky, it wasn’t just the biggest mistake of their lives. It was the beginning of the end. Vladislav Surkov helped Putin turn the tables against his patrons. He served…

Keith’s Movie Korner: A sleeping spell Is cast in ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin

youtube.com By Keith Walther | Rose Law Group Reporter Skuchnyy is the Russian word for boring, which is the best way to describe this film, because it makes a Russian chess match look like an action/adventure. Based on the 2022 novel “Le Mage du Kremlin” by Italian-Swiss author Giuliano da Empoli, “The Wizard of the Kremlin” is a historical political drama set in post-Soviet Russia. Despite interesting subject matter, the story runs on like Mat…

The Wizard of the Kremlin Review: The man behind Putin

The Wizard of the Kremlin is in theaters Friday. @knighthawk7734 shares his take.

Paul Dano Talks New Movie The Wizard of the Kremlin & Directing Future

(Photo Credit: Vertical) The Wizard of the Kremlin star Paul Dano spoke with ComingSoon editor-in-chief Tyler Treese about his latest movie. Dano discussed his approach to the character, the intersection of art and propaganda, and more. Vertical will release The Wizard of the Kremlin exclusively in North American theaters on May 15. “In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) joins forces with master manipul…