Meeting Gorbachev

Synopsis

Mikhail Gorbachev sits for a series of interviews with filmmaker Werner Herzog over six months. The conversations take place in various locations, where Gorbachev discusses his time as the last leader of the Soviet Union. He reflects on key events such as the reunification of Germany and the reduction of nuclear weapons during the Cold War. The film concludes with Gorbachev reciting a poem by Mikhail Lermontov, adding a personal touch to his historical narrative.