Gorbachev. Heaven
Synopsis
An immersion into the intimacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR. The architect of perestroika and glasnost, who was praised in the West but reviled in his own country, still combative despite his advanced age, loneliness and illness, offers his personal and political testament.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 15, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vitaly Mansky
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Gelman, Vitaly Mansky
- Original Score
- Kārlis Auzāns
- Original Title
- Gorbachev. Heaven
- Country of Origin
- France, Latvia, Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Hypermarket Film, ARTE GEIE, Česká televize, Current Time TV, Vertov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vitaly Mansky
Aleksandr Gelman, Vitaly Mansky
Kārlis Auzāns
Alexandra Ivanova
Evgeny Rybalko
Ilze Pelnēna, Tereza Horská, Galina Stepanova, Natalia Manskaya, Vít Klusák
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksandr Gelman
Writer
Vitaly Mansky
Writer
Evgeny Rybalko
Editor
Natalia Manskaya
Producer
Kārlis Auzāns
Original Music Composer
Vitaly Mansky
Director
Vít Klusák
Producer
Alexandra Ivanova
Director of Photography
Filip Remunda
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorbachev. Heaven
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What is Gorbachev. Heaven about?
An immersion into the intimacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR. The architect of perestroika and glasnost, who was praised in the West but reviled in his own country, still combative despite his advanced age, loneliness and illness, offers his personal and political testament.
Who directed Gorbachev. Heaven?
Gorbachev. Heaven was directed by Vitaly Mansky.
Who stars in Gorbachev. Heaven?
The principal cast of Gorbachev. Heaven includes Mikhail Gorbachev.
When was Gorbachev. Heaven released and how long is it?
Gorbachev. Heaven was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Gorbachev. Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gorbachev. Heaven was composed by Kārlis Auzāns.