By: Liselotte Vanophem
After Wasp Network and Carlos, director Olivier Assayas once again delves into political power structures and ideological transformation. This time, his overlong journey takes him to Russia, as his latest movie is based on Giuliano da Empoli’s novel about PR mastermind and Vladimir Putin’s right-hand man, Vadim Baranov. Getting to know the ins and outs from a political strategist is always a fascinating starting point for any film, and so for The Wizard of the Kremlin.



