Jürgen Doering joins us once again to discuss his work—this time focusing on the creation of the costumes for Olivier Assayas’s The Wizard of the Kremlin. Following the screening, he will be joined by journalist and writer Davina Catt for a conversation exploring his research and creative process, his continued collaboration with Assayas, and his work with the actors in shaping their characters.
You are invited to arrive from 5:45pm to enjoy a glass of champagne and more at the splendid Bvlgari Hotel cinema.
THE WIZARD OF THE KREMLIN
dir: Oliver Assayas
with Jude Law, Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen, Jeffrey Wright`
Costume Designer: Jürgen Doering
France/USA | 2025 | 152 min
Set against the turmoil of post-Soviet Russia in the early 1990s, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, forges his path. Beginning as an artist and later reinventing himself as a reality TV producer, he rises to become the spin doctor for a little-known KGB officer on the ascent: Vladimir Putin.
At the heart of power, Baranov helps shape a new Russia, blurring the lines between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the enigmatic Ksenia remains beyond his control, drawing him away from this perilous world.
Years later, having withdrawn into silence and mystery, Baranov finally breaks his silence, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.
Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s book, The Wizard of the Kremlin is a fascinating invitation by Assayas to reflect on modern politics.
ABOUT JŨRGEN DOERING
Jürgen Doering’s career is outstanding. The German-born, Paris-based Costume Designer, has created costumes for Jane Fonda and Geraldine Chaplin (All Together), Sophie Marceau (Lol), Cécile de France (Summertime), Catherine Deneuve (Farewell to the Night) and other French stars.
His collaboration with filmmaker Olivier Assayas starts as early as 2002 in Demon Lover, in which he actually plays the Stylist and follows with Clean, Paris, je t’aime, the TV mini-series Carlos, Something in the Air, Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper, Wasp Network and the Irma Vep TV mini-series. His work on Maïwenn’s Jeanne du Barry won him a Best Costume Design César award nomination.
ABOUT DAVINA CATT
Davina is a journalist, writer, director.
Davina writes for leading publications including Vogue UK and International editions, Financial Times, as well as being contributing editor at new biannual title, Violet, alongside internationally recognised actors/scriptwriters. Davina is regularly asked to conduct talks and be part of panels at venues from BAFTA, V&A to Conde Nast college, including recently an in conversation event with legendary sixties model, muse and actress, Pattie Boyd.
Davina has taken her experience with writing, narrative and film to write and direct an arts based documentary, which was screened across Curzon cinemas.
She has also appeared in campaigns for designers such as Lara Bohinc MBE, been photographed by globally recognised names from Rankin to Mike Figgis, and her body of work has been featured in titles including Vogue Italia, Tatler, Harpers Bazaar UK, American Elle.