Meeting Gorbachev

2019 1h 35m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 70

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Mikhail Gorbachev
Self
Werner Herzog
Self
Miklós Németh
Self
Lech Wałęsa
Self
George Shultz
Self
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive Footage)
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive Footage)
James Baker III
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Werner Herzog
Writers: Werner Herzog, André Singer
Languages: English, German, Polish, Russian
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, German, Polish, Russian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael Ellis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Mikhail Gorbachev and Werner Herzog and Miklós Németh carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8811382 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Werner Herzog directs. Michael Ellis cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English, German, Polish, Russian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 4 languages: English, German, Polish, Russian.
3International production across 3 countries: Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Michael Ellis shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Mikhail Gorbachev and Werner Herzog and Miklós Németh carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt8811382 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 70 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: Michael Ellis
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Box office: $156,117
Original language: EN
IMDB: Meeting Gorbachev (2019)

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SWITCH.2020-01-14
★ 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'. - Jake Watt 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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