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6.6/10 • 66

2019-05-03 • 1h 35m

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.

Directors
Werner Herzog, André Singer
Writters
Werner Herzog
Editors
Werner Herzog, Michael Ellis

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  1. Mikhail Gorbachev

    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Self

  2. Werner Herzog

    Werner Herzog

    Self

  3. Miklós Németh

    Miklós Németh

    Self

  4. Lech Wałęsa

    Lech Wałęsa

    Self

  5. George Shultz

    George Shultz

    Self

  6. George H. W. Bush

    George H. W. Bush

    Self (archive Footage)

  7. Margaret Thatcher

    Margaret Thatcher

    Self (archive Footage)

  8. James Baker III

    James Baker III

    Self

  9. Horst Teltschik

    Horst Teltschik

    Self

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Jan 14, 2020

8/10

Werner Herzog has become almost as much of a meme as Baby Yoda in recent years, with his signature dour voiceovers sent up in cutesy teen movies. But the reason he has such a loyal following is his transcendent empathy as a filmmaker, which is on full display in 'Meeting Gorbachev'.
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Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-meeting-gorbachev-chatting-with-a-man-who-changed-the-world

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$156,117.00
Keywords
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