AIO Studios have announced September 26, 2024, as the premiere date for
Putin, the latest film from celebrated Polish director Patryk Vega. The
film, which features an AI-rendered Vladimir Putin, will debut
simultaneously in 35 countries, including major markets like the USA and
India, reaching a potential audience of over three billion.
The recently released 2.5-minute trailer promises a detailed analysis of
the Russian leader’s life and psyche over 60 years, rendered in
ultra-realistic detail through advanced AI technology. Viewers will be
able to get up close and personal with the Kremlin leader’s story,
touching on some of the most intimate moments of his life.
“Inviting Putin to the studio for 20,000 shots wasn’t an option,” says
director Patryk Vega, “and the archival materials available online
didn’t allow for training a high-resolution deepfake model suitable for
cinematic use. As a result, after nearly two years of development, we’ve
created our pioneering AI-driven technology, enabling us to craft the
cinematic character without relying on a real human model.”
Filmed over three years in locations such as the Russian Federation,
Ukraine, Israel, Syria, Jordan, and Poland, the movie’s timeliness is
one of its most significant aspects. At one point, the narrative shifts
to present day, offering viewers insights into the internal mechanisms
of Russian politics that influenced the perception of the presidential
elections in 2024. To enhance the film’s realism, director Vega
cooperated with Ukrainian cinematographers who recorded authentic events
during city bombardments and soldiers’ combat.
“Putin is not just a film,” Vega states. “It’s a response to a global
quest to understand the motives and actions of one of the most
controversial figures in contemporary politics. My production’s mission
is to provide viewers with a ‘user manual’ for Putin, aiming to
alleviate the fear and uncertainty that dominate today’s world.”
Feature Film: Putin
Genre: Psychological thriller, biopic
Written and directed by: Patryk Vega
Script Consultant: Kevin Bernhardt
Casting Director: Nancy Bishop
Director of Photography: Michal Goscik
Edited by: Tomasz Widarski
Composer: Lukasz Targosz Sound: Maciej Pawłowski & Piotr Lasota
Costumes: Malgorzata Bednarek-Chumakou
Makeup: Maja Lukaszewicz & Justyna Zaranek
Cast: Slawomir Sobala, Thomas Kretschmann, Maksymilian Zielinski,
Justyna Karlowska, Przemyslaw Bluszcz, Tomasz Dedek, Aron Jonczyk,
Michal Karmowski, Marek Kasprzyk, Andris Keiss, Jan Monczka, Krzysztof
Stawowy
Kinostar is handling international sales
Producer: AIO Studios
World Premiere Date: September 26, 2024
