Overview

• Kornél Mundruczó, known for 'Pieces of a Woman,' will direct the film based on a screenplay by Paweł Pawlikowski and Ben Hopkins.
• The story spans 30 years, focusing on Stalin's early life and his friendship with Simon Arshaki Ter-Petrosyan, also known as Kamo.
• Set for a 2025 shoot in Georgia, the film will be produced by an international team including Good Chaos, Hype Studios, and Apocalypso Pictures.
• The narrative delves into the dynamics of power and corruption, portraying Stalin's rise against a backdrop of gangland violence and political upheaval.
• Mundruczó emphasizes the film's dual nature as both a historical epic and a gangster movie, highlighting the intense bond between the two main characters.