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An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.


“The Swede who challenged world politics.”
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.

Mikael Persbrandt
Dag Hammarskjöld

Francis Chouler
Bill Ranallo

Cian Barry
Wieschhoff

Colin Salmon
Ralph Bunche

Sara Soulié
Hanna

Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Moise Tshombe

Thure Lindhardt
Peter Levin

Richard Brake
Hunter

Martin Venter
Renard

Zak Rowlands
Baldini
Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace is a thriller, drama, history film released in 2023 exploring themes of cold war, united nations, diplomacy, 1960s, post colonialism. Directed by Per Fly, it stars Mikael Persbrandt, Francis Chouler, Cian Barry. 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.
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