Meeting Gorbachev

A reflective, unhurried conversation with history, tinged with regret and quiet dignity as a statesman looks back.

Directed by

André Singer, Werner Herzog

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Mikhail Gorbachev, Werner Herzog, Miklós Németh

Overview

Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, memory, war

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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