Merkel

Documentary

2022, Movie, 1h 37min

Driven by extensive archive material and interviews with those who know her, this is the astonishing story of how a triple outsider – a woman, a scientist, and an East German – became the de facto leader of the “Free World”, told for the first time for an international audience.

Country: United Kingdom,Germany,Denmark

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Critic Jude Dry

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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.

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This documentary takes a comprehensive look at Angela Merkel's political career through interviews and archival footage, from her youth in East Germany to her remarkable rise to power as the first female Chancellor of Germany, and her 16 years in office shaping the European agenda - a story of an enigmatic leader, her humble yet firm approach, and her discreet sense of humor that left a lasting impact on European politics.

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You can stream Merkel on: Netflix

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