Hammarskjöld – Fight for Peace

In 1961, in the midst of the Cold War, United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld faces a huge challenge. As the situation in Congo escalates and blue helmets are getting killed, he decides to drastically alter his diplomatic strategy. Determined to bring peace to Africa, Hammarskjöld goes on a war mission with UN troops. In a last-ditch attempt at truce, he boards a plane, risking his life.

In this riveting thriller, director Per Fly reveals not only the political intrigue leading to Hammarskjöld's fatal plane crash, but also the complex personality of the Secretary-General, played by Mikael Persbrandt. Offering an intriguing mix of fact and fiction, Hammarskjöld - Fight for Peace reveals how this enigmatic man dedicated his life to the fight for global peace.