Meeting Gorbachev

Meeting Gorbachev

2019 · 95 min · EN · 6.6 (71 votes)
Dir. André Singer, Werner Herzog · Starring Mikhail Gorbachev, Werner Herzog, Miklós Németh, Lech Wałęsa, George Shultz, George H. W. Bush
Documentary

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.

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A profound, reflective journey through the twilight of the Soviet era. Herzog's keen eye probes the mind of a pivotal figure, offering a somber yet illuminating look at power, history, and the weight of decisions that shaped the world.

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