US EditionPaul Dano Pulls Back the Curtain on ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ (Exclusive Look)
Paul Dano portrays Vadim Baranov, a key figure navigating Russia's transition from the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation in a film adapted from Giuliano da Empoli's novel.
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Director Olivier Assayas signs a successful adaptation of the successful novel by Giuliano da Empoli, which he transforms into a dark thriller, with Paul Dano, Jude Law and Alicia Vikander.
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Paul Dano Pulls Back the Curtain on ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ (Exclusive Look)
The star opens up about becoming the elusive and high-ranking Russian puppet master Vadim Baranov in Olivier Assayas' political thriller: "If I'm going to try be an actor, this is the kind of work I have to challenge myself with."
By embarking on the adaptation of the "Mage du Kremlin", the bestseller of Giuliano da Empoli, the French filmmaker signs a great film about Russian power. Perfect candidate for the Gold Lion of this 82nd Mostra.
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