Meeting Gorbachev

2018, Documentary, 1h 31m

77 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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Meeting Gorbachev plays to filmmaker Werner Herzog's endlessly inquisitive strengths -- and reveals the fascinating story of a pivotal political figure. Read critic reviews

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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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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Werner Herzog
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Werner Herzog
Director
André Singer
Director
Werner Herzog
Writer
André Singer
Writer
Lucki Stipetic
Producer
Svetlana Palmer
Producer
Richard Melman
Executive Producer
Molly Thompson
Executive Producer
Eli Lehrer
Executive Producer
Richard Blanshard
Cinematographer
Yuri Burak
Cinematographer
Michael Ellis
Film Editor
Nicholas Singer
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