Meeting Gorbachev

Meeting Gorbachev

Directed by Werner Herzog, André Singer

Produced by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Spring Films

201995 min6.5 / 10

An intimate documentary conversation between Werner Herzog and Mikhail Gorbachev reflecting on Cold War diplomacy, geopolitical transformation, and the weight of historical legacy.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Meeting Gorbachev violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Meeting Gorbachev sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Meeting Gorbachev scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Meeting Gorbachev easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Does Meeting Gorbachev end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity80

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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