Facing War

Facing War is a documentary that follows Jens Stoltenberg during his final year as the Secretary General of NATO. After nine years in the role, the 65-year-old politician intended to retire to Norway to be with his wife. However, Joe Biden convinced him to extend his term for one additional year due to global instability. The film provides close access to Stoltenberg as he navigates leadership challenges and works to maintain alliance unity and support for Ukraine during a period of international conflict.

The film was directed by Tommy Gulliksen, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Anne Marte Blindheim. A joint production from Norway and Sweden involving companies such as SVT and NRK, the documentary features a credited cast of 60 people. Key figures appearing as themselves include Jens Stoltenberg, Joe Biden, and NATO officials Sissel Kruse Larsen, Dylan White, and Stian Jenssen. Released on October 31, 2025, the film has a runtime of 105 minutes.