Olivier Assayas's new film, "The Wizard of the Kremlin," premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The movie, starring Jude Law as Putin and Paul Dano as his advisor, is a drama about Putin's rise to power in the 1990s. Based on a novel inspired by Putin's real-life advisor, the film received an enthusiastic 11-minute ovation. Law stated he didn't fear playing Putin, emphasizing the film's nuanced approach to the subject. The film is a coproduction between several companies, including Disney+.

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