The feature film Le Mage du Kremlin hits French cinemas today, with production designer François-Renaud Labarthe crafting a meticulously detailed world that heightens the political tension and amplifies the story’s dramatic power. Directed by Olivier Assayas and produced by Curiosa Films, Forma Pro Films, Gaumont, and Pierce Capital Entertainment, the film follows the shadowy rise of Vladimir Putin through the eyes of a young Russian filmmaker drawn into his inner circle. Against the backdrop of post-Soviet unrest, it explores the machinery of power, the lure of manipulation, and the cost of loyalty, brought vividly to life by a stellar cast including Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.
