In February 2023, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pledged continued support for Ukraine “for as long as it takes.” At the time, Norwegian director Tommy Gulliksen had already been working for a month on Facing War, a political documentary about Stoltenberg’s role in preserving the unity of the alliance. Today on the NARA podcast, Tommy reflects on the fast-paced production process and NATO’s role in 2025.

Interview by Nojus Setkauskas, held at Movies that Matter human rights film festival in The Hague, Netherlands, this March.

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Picture by Jassir Jonis.

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