Venice, Italy – August 31, 2025 – The 82nd Venice International Film Festival lit up on Sunday night as Hollywood and European cinema’s finest gathered for the red carpet premiere of The Wizard of the Kremlin (Le Mage du Kremlin).
US actor Jeffrey Wright, French film director and screenwriter Olivier Assayas, Italian-Swiss writer Giuliano Da Empoli, British actor Tom Sturridge, British actor Will Keen, actor Andrei Zayats, British actor Jude Law, Swedish actress Alicia Vikander, US actor, filmmaker Paul Dano and French writer Emmanuel Carrere attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Leading the glamorous arrivals, Jude Law drew attention as he stepped onto the red carpet, joined by an illustrious lineup of actors, filmmakers, and industry leaders. Among those in attendance were producers Olivier Delbosc and Sidonie Dumas, actors Tom Sturridge, Alicia Vikander, Paul Dano, and Jeffrey Wright, as well as Andrei Zayats. Celebrated director Olivier Assayas also made an appearance, alongside festival director Alberto Barbera.
Jude Law attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Jude Law attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Jude Law attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Andrei Zayats, Jude Law, Alicia Vikande attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Paul Dano attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Paul Dano attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Tom Sturridge attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Priya Jain attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Andrea Romeo, Federica Lucisano and Paolo Del Brocco attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alicia Vikander attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alexa Chung attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Alicia Vikander attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
Olivier Assayas attend the red carpet for the movie “Le Mage du Kremlin” (The Wizard of the Kremlin) presented in competition at the 82nd International Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Mazurova/Fabuk)
The film’s premiere was one of the most anticipated events of the festival, combining star power with cinematic prestige. Guests posed for photographers and greeted fans, adding to the electric atmosphere on the Lido.
The Wizard of the Kremlin marks one of the standout international titles at this year’s festival, continuing Venice’s tradition of showcasing world-class cinema and drawing a global spotlight to its red carpets.
