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Jude Law Portrays Putin in Cautionary Political Tale

9/3/2025

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Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in "The Wizard of the Kremlin," debuting at the Venice Film Festival.
He trusts director Olivier Assayas and believes in the film's nuanced storytelling, feeling no fear of backlash.
Law highlights the film's emphasis on political themes over controversy, aiming for a reflective narrative.
Assayas describes the film as a cautionary tale about the rise of authoritarianism in modern politics.

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Story summary

Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in "The Wizard of the Kremlin," debuting at the Venice Film Festival.
He trusts director Olivier Assayas and believes in the film's nuanced storytelling, feeling no fear of backlash.
Law highlights the film's emphasis on political themes over controversy, aiming for a reflective narrative.
Assayas describes the film as a cautionary tale about the rise of authoritarianism in modern politics.