Facing War (2025)
Original title: Stoltenberg - Facing War
Facing War is a 2025 Norwegian-language documentary movie directed by Tommy Gulliksen, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Jens Stoltenberg, Sissel Kruse Larsen and Dylan White.
Jens Stoltenberg had planned to step down after nine years in the powerful position of NATO Secretary General. The 65-year-old politician had packed his bags to go home to his wife in Norway, as he had promised her. But then Joe Biden called and asked him to stay another year. Because in a troubled world, an experienced leader is needed more than ever. With unprecedented access, we follow Jens Stoltenberg through his last year as Secretary General of NATO.
Quick answers
What is Facing War about?
Jens Stoltenberg had planned to step down after nine years in the powerful position of NATO Secretary General. The 65-year-old politician had packed his bags to go home to his wife in Norway, as he had promised her. But then Joe Biden called and asked him to stay another year. Because in a troubled world, an experienced leader is needed more than ever. With unprecedented access, we follow Jens Stoltenberg through his last year as Secretary General of NATO.
When was Facing War released?
Facing War was released on 31 October 2025.
How long is Facing War?
Facing War runs 1h 45m.
Who made Facing War?
Facing War was directed by Tommy Gulliksen.
Cast
- Jens Stoltenberg as Self - Secretary General, NATO
- Sissel Kruse Larsen as Self - Media Advisor, NATO
- Dylan White as Self - Deputy Spokesperson, NATO
- Joe Biden as Self - President of the United States
- Randi Ness as Self
- Stian Jenssen as Self - Chief of Staff, NATO
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Self - President of Ukraine
- Ulf Kristersson as Self - Prime Minister of Sweden
- Krisztián Meszárós as Self - Deputy Director, NATO
- Oana Lungescu as Self - Spokesperson, NATO
- Mark Rutte as Self
- Ben Norman as Self - Deputy Director, NATO