Herzog and Gorbachev: A Cinematic Encounter on Sky Arte
The documentary 'Herzog incontra Gorbaciov', co-directed by Werner Herzog and André Singer, premieres on Sky Arte. The film features unprecedented conversations between the filmmaker and Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union. It covers Gorbachev's peasant childhood, studies at Moscow State University, and rapid rise in the Communist Party, blending memories, archival footage, and testimonies. The documentary offers a lucid and significant perspective on 20th-century history, marked by complicity and humor as Herzog explores unexpected facets of Gorbachev's life. Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.
Key facts
- Werner Herzog and André Singer co-directed the documentary 'Herzog incontra Gorbaciov'.
- The film features conversations between Herzog and Mikhail Gorbachev.
- Gorbachev was the last president of the Soviet Union.
- The documentary covers Gorbachev's childhood, university studies, and political rise.
- It includes archival footage and exceptional testimonies.
- The film premieres on Sky Arte, an Italian cultural TV channel.
- Sky Arte's website is powered by Artribune.
- Artribune curates the content and digital interface of the site.
Entities
Artists
- Werner Herzog
- André Singer
- Michail Gorbaciov
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
- Università di Mosca
- Partito Comunista Sovietico
Locations
- Italy