Venice, Italy (AP) – Jude Law Convert to Vladimir Putin Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin” premiered around the world on Sunday. Venice Film Festival.
The film is an adaptation of the bestselling book by Giuliano da Emporio of the same name, alongside the rise in power of the Russian president and a fictional advisor called Vadim Baranov, played by Paul Dano. It was partially set in the early 1990s amid post-Soviet chaos.
Dano’s character was inspired by the real political strategist Vladislav Saukov, who was considered the architect of the strictly controlled political system created under Putin. 2013, He resigned from his post. Deputy Prime Minister.
“The Wizard of the Kremlin” is certainly undoubtedly causing conversations Russia’s three-year war in Ukraine I’ll continue. We have efforts to stop fighting in ceasefires and end Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II through comprehensive peace settlements There was no progress Despite intense diplomatic manipulation.
The film is the English debut of a French filmmaker, most famous for films such as Clouds of Sils Maria and Personal Shopper, and the miniseries “Carlos.” Alicia Vikander, who he directed in Irma Vepe, is also a co-star in The Wizard of the Kremlin.
They were unable to film in Russia, so production took place in Latvia.
The assay said in a statement from the director: “It’s not a film about the rise of one man, it’s not a film about the forces on which power is imposed, or about the reinvention of both modern and archaic nations.
He added: “The Kremlin Wizard is not as political as it is a movie about politics, and now its perversion of how we all hold hostages. ” he added.
This film was played in the main contest. “Frankenstein”“Bagonia” “The Voice of Hindrajab” “Lagrazia and “There’s no other option” are also competing for top awards, including acting and director’s best. The winners will be announced on September 6th.
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