The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025) – A Disappointing 2-Star Review
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Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
This is a review of the 2025 film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" (original title: "O Mago do Kremlin"), directed by Olivier Assayas and adapted from Giuliano Da Empoli's award-winning novel. The film explores Vladimir Putin's rise to power and the mechanisms behind building his public image and consolidating influence. The review gives the film a ★★ (2-star) rating, indicating a negative assessment. The story follows Vadim Baranov (played by Paul Dano) and examines how autocratic leaders construct their personas through political communication and personality cults in the 21st century.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledPoucas histórias despertam tanto interesse no século XXI quanto aquelas que procuram entender a construção da imagem de líderes autocráticos.
"O Mago do Kremlin" surge com uma premissa promissora.
O longa adapta o premiado romance homônimo, de Giuliano Da Empoli, e busca explorar não apenas a chegada de Vladimir Putin ao poder, mas principalmente as engrenagens que ajudaram a construir sua imagem e consolidar sua influência.
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