Oliver Assayas's "The Wizard of the Kremlin" premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The film, starring Jude Law as Putin and Paul Dano as his advisor, depicts Putin's rise to power in the 1990s. Reviews are mixed; while Law's performance receives praise, some critics find the film slow-paced and lacking depth. Despite its length (156 minutes), some found it engaging. The movie explores the corruption and power dynamics during this period, based on the novel by Giuliano da Empoli.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.