In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, a brilliant young outsider, Vadim Baranov (Dano), rises from artist to master political strategist, becoming the spin doctor to a rising KGB officer: Vladimir Putin (Law). As Baranov helps shape a new Russia blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation, only the magnetic Ksenia (Vikander) is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game.

GENRE: Thriller
MPAA RATING: R
RUN TIME: 2h 16m
RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2026
STARRING: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Jeffrey Wright, Tom Sturridge
DIRECTOR(S): Olivier Assayas
PRODUCER(S): Olivier Delbosc, Sidonie Dumas
WRITER(S): Olivier Assayas, Emmanuel Carrere
STUDIO: Vertical