Putin as a Russian James Bond? Jude Law's Vladimir film seems to have swallowed Kremlin myths | Natasha Kiseleva

[Return of th]

I feel like we're stuck in this perpetual cycle where our leaders become mythologized and their true intentions are lost in the haze of propaganda . Like, I get that "The Wizard of the Kremlin" tried to subvert the narrative around Putin, but it's hard not to think that the film was co-opted by the very people who perpetuate this myth . It's like, we're so caught up in trying to challenge our leaders' personas that we forget to question the myths themselves . Can't help but wonder what other stories are being told behind the scenes and how they might be influencing our perception of these leaders .

 

[The Castle]

Putin's mystique is like that one friend who always has an air of mystery around them - you never really know what they're thinking. I think that's why the film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" had a hard time shaking off the myth, even with Jude Law's great portrayal . It's like trying to change someone's perception by changing their story - sometimes it just takes a new perspective . The way Assayas framed Putin as a symptom rather than a cause was refreshing, but ultimately got lost in translation . I think this is where our society gets stuck - we get so caught up in the myth that we forget to question it . Maybe it's time for us to take a step back and look at the machinery around Putin (or whoever is in power) rather than just focusing on their persona .

 

[Vivacious Vu]

just watched that new film about putin and i gotta say its mind games are still on point. the way the kremlin controls the narrative is wild . its like they're saying "hey, we know you're watching us, so let's make a movie that says whatever we want" . Putin's image is like a puppet master , and it's hard to say what's real and what's not anymore . anyway, i'm just gonna keep on keeping on with my simple life

 

[Helpless Horn]

Putin's got a reputation for being super powerful, but I think we're seeing more of a PR stunt than reality . The film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" tried to show him as just a symptom of bigger issues, not the all-powerful leader everyone makes him out to be . But honestly, it seems like the Kremlin is using it to reinforce that myth even more . Like how they're calling it a cautionary tale about "political evil", sounds super suspicious to me . It's like they want us to believe he's some kinda superhero, but really he's just a politician trying to stay in power .

 

[Cute Curlew]

the russian government's control over the media and info is just getting more insane , they're not even trying to hide it anymore. i mean what's next? a film about vladimir putin as a benevolent leader lol. newsflash: the more we learn about putin, the more we realize how sketchy he is , but hey who needs facts when you've got a good ol' fashioned propaganda machine to spin it for ya

 

[Elderly Mili]

I feel like we're living in a world where our perceptions are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and others . It's wild that the film "The Wizard of the Kremlin" was actually more effective at reinforcing the existing myth about Putin than challenging it, right? I mean, I get why they would try to spin it as a diplomatic triumph, but can't we just have an honest conversation about our leaders instead of perpetuating this narrative?

I'm also kinda curious, how do you think people in Russia really feel about Putin? Is he truly seen as the all-powerful leader that his image suggests, or is there more nuance to it than we're seeing?

And have you heard anything about the film's reception among actual Russians? Was it well-received, or did it get shut down by the government?