Facing War 2025
In FestivalsAs Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, U.S. President Joe Biden persuades Jens Stoltenberg to extend his tenure as NATO Secretary General for one final year. During a visit to Kyiv, Stoltenberg vows that the Alliance will stand by President Zelensky ‘for as long as it takes.’
But as Western support falters and divisions among allies deepen, his promise hangs in the balance. All NATO decisions must be unanimous. Stoltenberg must navigate the conflicts and rally all the member nations behind him.
With unprecedented access to NATO’s inner sanctum, this film takes you inside the high-stakes power struggles between global leaders like Macron, Biden, Zelensky, Erdoğan, and Orbán. The film tells a story about the art of diplomacy in a time where safety and democracy is at risk. Can Stoltenberg keep his word to Zelensky?
The Filmmakers
Tommy Gulliksen, Director
Tommy Gulliksen (b.1980) is educated in journalism and arts, and has made 20 documentary films and series for TV and theatrical release. He is best known for his documentary trilogy about the terror attacks in Oslo and Utoya in 2011. The first film, Terror Island, won the Nymphes d´Or in Monte Carlo International Festival 2012. His productions have won Gullruten (Norwegian Emmy-award) seven times and received 17 nominations. Tommy is a founder and co-owner of DOX Division.
Anne Marte Blindheim, Producer + Writer
Anne Marte Blindheim (b.1980) was a news and political journalist in the Norwegian press for 17 years before fully entering the documentary world in 2017. She has contributed as a journalist, writer and producer to several documentary films and series for Norwegian broadcasters. Her debut film as a director was nominated for Gullruten (Norwegian Emmy) in 2023. She focuses on politics, environmental and social issues.
Danielle Turkov , Producer
Danielle Turkov Wilson (b.1987) is the founder and CEO of Think-Film Impact Production. Working at the confluence of art and policy, Think-Film and its partners bring lasting change to global social issues. Before founding Think-Film, Danielle worked within the highest levels of creative policy strategy in President Martin Schulz’ Cabinet in the EU. Danielle’ s film credits include Oscar and BAFTA winning “Navalny”, Sundance selection and awarded “The Territory”and Emmy-winning feature “The Cave”.
Tonje Hessen Schei , Executive Producer
Tonje Hessen Schei (b.1971) is an internationally acclaimed Norwegian film director and co-founder and CEO of Dox Division. With nearly three decades of experience in documentary filmmaking, Tonje has explored complex global themes through her lens, focusing on power dynamics, technology and human rights. Her past works include “Praying for Armageddon”, “iHuman” and “Drone”.