The Wizard of the Kremlin
Le Mage du Kremlin
“Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence.”
Synopsis
In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-13
Top Cast
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Paul Dano
Vadim Baranov
Jude Law
Vladimir Putin
Alicia Vikander
Ksenia
Tom Sturridge
Dmitri Sidorov
Will Keen
Boris Berezovsky
Jeffrey Wright
Rowland
Andrei Zayats
Igor Sechine
Kaspars Kambala
Alexander Zaldostanov
Andris Keišs
Yevgeny Prigozhin
George Sogis
Boris Yeltsin
Magne-Håvard Brekke
Eduard Limonov
Emmanuel Carrère
Edouard Vercambre
Elisa Lasowski
Marylène
Marija Linarte
Anastasia Chekova
Dmitry Krupnikov
Baranov's Father
Dmitry Turchaninov
Garry Kasparov
Ints Indriksons
Badri
Egons Dombrovskis
St. Petersburg Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuliano da Empoli, Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère
- Original Title
- Le Mage du Kremlin
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Curiosa Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma, Tribune Pictures, LB Entertainment, Jeff Rice Films, PCE Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Assayas
Giuliano da Empoli, Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrère
Yorick Le Saux
Marion Monnier
Olivier Delbosc, Thomas Pierce, Scott Weber, Alexandra Abrams, Lee Broda
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Assayas
Director
Olivier Assayas
Writer
Emmanuel Carrère
Writer
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Yorick Le Saux
Director of Photography
Jürgen Doering
Costume Design
Marion Monnier
Editor
François-Renaud Labarthe
Production Design
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Guillaume Le Gouez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alain Carsoux
Visual Effects Supervisor
Slava Samuchov
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wizard of the Kremlin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wizard of the Kremlin about?
In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.
Who directed The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas.
Who stars in The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The principal cast of The Wizard of the Kremlin includes Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen.
When was The Wizard of the Kremlin released and how long is it?
The Wizard of the Kremlin was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
How much did The Wizard of the Kremlin make at the box office?
The Wizard of the Kremlin grossed $8.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Wizard of the Kremlin based on a book or true story?
The Wizard of the Kremlin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giuliano da Empoli".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wizard of the Kremlin?
The Wizard of the Kremlin holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).