The feature film Le Mage du Kremlin hits French cinemas today. Production designer François-Renaud Labarthe has crafted a world where every element of the set sharpens the film’s political stakes and reveals the invisible forces at play. Directed by Olivier Assayas and produced by Curiosa Films, Forma Pro Films, Gaumont, and Pierce Capital Entertainment, the story unfolds through the perspective of a young Russian filmmaker drawn into Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. As post-Soviet Russia unravels, the film explores power, influence, and the cost of allegiance. The cast features Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.
