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Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace

Original title: Hammarskjöld

“The Swede who challenged world politics.”

2023 · 1 h 54 min
Directed by Per Fly · Denmark · Scandinavian Cinema
BiographyDramaHistoryThriller

Cast

Mikael Persbrandt Francis Chouler Cian Barry Colin Salmon Sara Soulié Hakeem Kae-Kazim

Credits

Written by: Ulf Ryberg

Plot

Set in Cold War in 1961, follows the story of diplomat and economist Dag Hammarskjöld, who boards a plane in a desperate attempt to negotiate a ceasefire from his enemies after he leads UN troops into their first wartime operation.

Sinekatalog’s take

A sober political drama about the UN secretary-general in the tense hours leading to his fatal flight. It favors diplomacy and moral weight over thrills. A fair choice for viewers interested in Cold War history and international politics.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (3,882 votes)
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