Becoming Putin | Director Olivier Assayas on The Wizard of the Kremlin
INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE with Greg Laemmle & Raphael SbargeShow Notes
What does it take to build power—and the people who wield it?
In this episode of INSIDE THE ARTHOUSE, filmmaker Olivier Assayas (Personal Shopper, Carlos) joins hosts Greg Laemmle and Raphael Sbarge to discuss his latest film, The Wizard of the Kremlin — starring Paul Dano and Jude Law as Vladimir Putin.
We explore: – Political power and influence on screen – Storytelling and the shaping of public perception – The craft behind building complex, real-world characters – Why films about power resonate so deeply right now
For cinephiles and filmmakers, this is a deep dive into how cinema reflects — and shapes — the world around us.
Featuring: Olivier Assayas, Director Film: The Wizard of the Kremlin
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