Ending Wars and Making Peace

Wars dominate the headlines—their triggers, progression, participants, devastating consequences, destruction, and human suffering. But too rarely is the question asked: “How does a war end?” “And what does it take to make peace possible?” The documentary Ending Wars – and Making Peace poses exactly these questions and seeks answers—not from just anyone, but from key individuals who were directly involved in major peace processes. Statesmen, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, top diplomats, and chief negotiators offer rare insights into how warring parties were brought to the negotiating table and how peace was achieved. Prominent international figures reflect on the crucial moments in history where they played a part in shaping peace.

Directors: Jobst Knigge, Cristina Trebbi and Susanne Utzt

Jobst Knigge is an award-winning writer and director based in Berlin, best known for his socially relevant, historical, and thought-provoking documentaries. His work, often produced for ARTE, has taken him around the world, where he has conducted in-depth interviews and crafted compelling stories with global resonance.

Cristina Trebbi is an accomplished writer and director based in Germany with a strong historical perspective. Her films explore social and political developments and are often shaped by a keen interest in the links between past and present. Working for international broadcasters, she has brought complex historical and societal issues to a broad audience.

Susanne Utzt is a German documentary filmmaker and screenwriter with many years of international television experience. Her films and documentary series have received numerous awards, including the German Television Award in 2019 and the Grand Award at the New York Festivals in 2023 for the six-part series NAKED.