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Merkel

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Angela Merkel, the enigmatic first woman Chancellor of Germany, was Western Europe's most powerful leader for years. Clear-eyed, cool-headed, diligent, and methodical, she put her politics first, setting ideology aside. An East German pastor's daughter, Merkel re-invented herself after the fall of the Berlin Wall, often outsmarting and outstaying her male opponents in her historic Chancellorship of Germany. Using vast archive materials and interviews with those who know her -- friends, journalists, political allies, and critics -- the film creates a rich portrait, from Merkel’s upbringing in communist East Germany, studies in quantum chemistry, her surprising start in politics and fast ascent. Merkel's success came despite the double standards facing women leaders -- the hard judgment and incessant scrutiny -- and the film makes a case for politics marked by truth and integrity. It is a thoughtful re-examination of her life and career told with humor, subtlety, and poignancy.

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Craig Mathieson Sydney Morning Herald Diligent but mostly favourable, Eva Weber’s documentary feature unfolds many of the layers that Merkel cloaked herself in. Sep 18, 2023 Full Review Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter An apt tribute to a political ground-breaker. Sep 5, 2022 Full Review Jude Dry IndieWire She may not make the most exciting subject on personality alone, and the film shows that strain, but her remarkable life and accomplishments more than make up for it. Rated: B+ Sep 4, 2022 Full Review Jen Shieff New Zealand Herald Merkel is a beautifully crafted documentary. Rated: 5/5 Jan 7, 2025 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ ... A fascinating account of how an East German physicist became the de facto leader of the EU and held her country’s top job for an incredible 16 years. Aug 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Angela Merkel, the enigmatic first woman Chancellor of Germany, was Western Europe's most powerful leader for years. Clear-eyed, cool-headed, diligent, and methodical, she put her politics first, setting ideology aside. An East German pastor's daughter, Merkel re-invented herself after the fall of the Berlin Wall, often outsmarting and outstaying her male opponents in her historic Chancellorship of Germany. Using vast archive materials and interviews with those who know her -- friends, journalists, political allies, and critics -- the film creates a rich portrait, from Merkel’s upbringing in communist East Germany, studies in quantum chemistry, her surprising start in politics and fast ascent. Merkel's success came despite the double standards facing women leaders -- the hard judgment and incessant scrutiny -- and the film makes a case for politics marked by truth and integrity. It is a thoughtful re-examination of her life and career told with humor, subtlety, and poignancy.
Director
Eva Weber
Screenwriter
Eva Weber
Distributor
Gravitas Ventures
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 25, 2025
Runtime
1h 35m
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