Young Stalin
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| Directed by | Géla Babluani |
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| Based on | Young Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore |
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| Cinematography | Vladislav Opeylants[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | US$10 million[1] |
Young Stalin is an upcoming biographical film directed by Géla Babluani and starring Cosmo Jarvis as a young Joseph Stalin adapted from the 2007 novel of the same name by Simon Sebag Montefiore.
Cast
Production
Young Stalin was directed by Géla Babluani, with Cosmo Jarvis in the lead role as young Joseph Stalin. Babluani co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Sebag Montefiore who wrote the book of the same name from which it is adapted.[2] It was produced by Archil Gelovani's Georgian-based banner Independent Film Project (IFP), Film and Music Entertainment's Sam Tayor, Vladimer Katcharava of 20 Steps, alongside Alexander Kushaev, Rupert Lloyd, Gunda Bergman and Esko Rips. Financing was provided by Access Entertainment, AI Film and Monte Rosso Productions.[3]
On a budget of US$10 million, principal photography began on 25 July 2025 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Filming also took place in Bucharest, Romania.[1]
Release
The film is expected to be released in mid-2026.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Production: Géla Babluani to Shoot Young Stalin in Georgia and Romania". Film New Europe Association. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (15 May 2025). "Shōgun Star Cosmo Jarvis to Lead Young Stalin Biopic From 'Zone of Interest' Producer Access Entertainment (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (10 September 2024). "Young Stalin Biopic in Works From Zone of Interest Producer Access Entertainment, Georgian Banner Independent Film Project (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
External links
- Young Stalin at IMDb