Deep Dive: Meeting Gorbachev (2019)
Film Lens
Meeting Gorbachev is a biographical documentary that focuses on the life of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union. Directed by Werner Herzog and André Singer, the film features three interviews with Gorbachev conducted over six months. The interviews provide insight into Gorbachev's perspectives on his leadership and the political landscape of the time.
The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2018, and was later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. It concludes with Gorbachev reciting the poem 'I Go Out On The Road Alone' by Mikhail Lermontov, adding a personal touch to the documentary's exploration of his legacy.
Why Watch
- •Meet Mikhail Gorbachev in three exclusive interviews.
- •See insights from political figures like Lech Wałęsa and James Baker III.
- •Find out why Gorbachev is a pivotal figure in history.
Did You Know
•The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2018.
•It holds an approval rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 77 reviews.
•The film has a duration of 95 minutes.
•Gorbachev recites a poem by Mikhail Lermontov at the film's conclusion.
Perfect For
Cold War historyPolitical documentariesBiographies of leaders