1 00:00:28,208 --> 00:00:30,833 This story is inspired of real events. 2 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:33,875 Certain characters, descriptions, events, places and statements - 3 00:00:34,042 --> 00:00:35,417 - has been changed for the sake of drama. 4 00:00:39,667 --> 00:00:44,125 Dag Hammarskjöld, UN's general secretary since 1953, - 5 00:00:44,292 --> 00:00:48,750 - is a strong, fearless leader. A man who has a plan. 6 00:00:48,917 --> 00:00:52,125 He wants the UN to be a peace-making tool. 7 00:00:52,292 --> 00:00:55,125 Whether you are black or white, rich or poor, - 8 00:00:55,292 --> 00:00:59,208 - Hammarskjöld insists on everyone's right to freedom. 9 00:00:59,375 --> 00:01:03,917 He has negotiated his release of American soldiers in China. 10 00:01:04,083 --> 00:01:07,167 He has prevented a world war by resolving the Suez crisis. 11 00:01:07,333 --> 00:01:11,333 Now the international court superstar diplomat - 12 00:01:11,500 --> 00:01:14,958 - his attention to the decolonization of Africa. 13 00:01:15,125 --> 00:01:21,333 He demands that the continent's indigenous people regain power. 14 00:01:21,500 --> 00:01:24,750 "Leave it to Dag", a term Eisenhower coined, - 15 00:01:24,917 --> 00:01:27,625 - heard all over the globe. 16 00:01:27,792 --> 00:01:30,458 With big changes great opportunities follow. 17 00:01:30,625 --> 00:01:34,083 Nothing stands in the way The liberation of Africa. 18 00:01:34,250 --> 00:01:37,292 Just leave it to Dag. 19 00:02:08,292 --> 00:02:10,958 Question, that keeps me awake - 20 00:02:13,042 --> 00:02:15,750 - in the quiet hours of the night. 21 00:02:18,125 --> 00:02:20,625 Did I do the right thing? 22 00:02:23,375 --> 00:02:26,667 Why did I do what I did? 23 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:31,625 To take the same steps again, - 24 00:02:31,792 --> 00:02:34,208 - pronounce the same word, - 25 00:02:34,375 --> 00:02:37,917 - without finding the answer. 26 00:02:38,083 --> 00:02:40,708 Praying that one's loneliness - 27 00:02:40,875 --> 00:02:45,375 - can spur one more to find something to live for. 28 00:02:46,917 --> 00:02:50,792 Something big enough to die for. 29 00:03:01,125 --> 00:03:05,125 THE VILLAGE OF BALUBAN KATANGA REGION, CONGO 30 00:04:18,458 --> 00:04:21,083 Good morning, Mr. Hammarskjöld. 31 00:04:28,125 --> 00:04:31,167 - Is it a good morning? - That's it. 32 00:04:31,333 --> 00:04:33,500 They are on the front page. 33 00:04:34,875 --> 00:04:38,042 - Breakfast is ready. - Thank you. 34 00:04:43,708 --> 00:04:51,417 DAY HAMMARSKJÖLD DECLARES WAR AGAINST COLONIALISM 35 00:05:47,667 --> 00:05:50,167 Thank you. 36 00:06:03,292 --> 00:06:05,625 - Good morning, Bill. - Good morning. 37 00:06:12,583 --> 00:06:14,708 Mr. Ranallo. 38 00:06:14,875 --> 00:06:17,208 - Thank you, Rolf. - What is it? 39 00:06:17,375 --> 00:06:21,500 - Eleanor has made blueberry jam. - And junior drew the label? 40 00:06:21,667 --> 00:06:24,000 How did you know that? 41 00:06:24,167 --> 00:06:27,208 He could become a Picasso. 42 00:06:27,375 --> 00:06:31,667 The boy has talent. I appreciate that. Thanks. 43 00:06:38,500 --> 00:06:40,625 Thanks Bill. 44 00:07:09,667 --> 00:07:14,042 UN HEADQUARTERS 38TH FLOOR - NEW YORK 45 00:07:14,208 --> 00:07:17,917 Good morning. Good article in the New York Times. 46 00:07:18,083 --> 00:07:21,042 - Good morning. - Good morning, Mr. Secretary General. 47 00:07:21,208 --> 00:07:24,167 - Good morning, Bill. - Good morning. 48 00:07:24,333 --> 00:07:26,167 - Good morning. - Good morning. 49 00:07:26,333 --> 00:07:28,333 - Good morning. - Good morning, Hanna. 50 00:07:28,500 --> 00:07:31,875 These must be signed. Bunche is waiting at your office. 51 00:07:32,042 --> 00:07:37,417 - Can we have two pieces of pastry? - Are you not careful with the scale? 52 00:07:37,583 --> 00:07:39,958 No. Should I? 53 00:07:40,125 --> 00:07:44,083 To be sure you could pick up the pastry yourself. 54 00:07:44,250 --> 00:07:48,292 - Thank you. Good morning, Ralph. - Good morning, Dag. 55 00:07:48,458 --> 00:07:51,583 There are some reactions on your speech on your table. 56 00:07:51,750 --> 00:07:53,542 - Good or bad? - Good ones. 57 00:07:53,708 --> 00:07:58,417 But we have unconfirmed intelligence about a possible coup in the Congo. 58 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:02,667 In the Katanga region. 59 00:08:02,833 --> 00:08:06,417 Moïse Tshombe supported by Belgian troops. 60 00:08:06,583 --> 00:08:10,292 That's probably the first reaction on decolonization. 61 00:08:11,833 --> 00:08:16,250 Conor O'Brien is in Katanga. Make sure a conference call immediately. 62 00:08:24,875 --> 00:08:28,833 Can I get connected to Élisabethville, please? 63 00:08:30,917 --> 00:08:34,750 Yes, I can connect to Élisabethville, please? 64 00:08:38,625 --> 00:08:41,333 - Can you hear me? - Yes, we can hear you now. 65 00:08:44,333 --> 00:08:46,583 I can hear you too. 66 00:08:47,500 --> 00:08:49,583 Mr. O'Brien. 67 00:08:49,750 --> 00:08:52,542 General Secretary Hammarskjöld here. 68 00:08:52,708 --> 00:08:55,500 How is the situation? 69 00:08:55,667 --> 00:08:58,750 Tshombe has proclaimed Independence of Katanga. 70 00:08:58,917 --> 00:09:02,208 Everything seems quiet right now... 71 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:07,042 ...but there are rumours about the killing of Luba people. 72 00:09:09,333 --> 00:09:11,000 Civil war? 73 00:09:11,167 --> 00:09:14,167 not yet, but there is great danger of that. 74 00:09:14,333 --> 00:09:20,292 Both from the side of the Luba tribes and from the Government of the Congo. 75 00:09:20,458 --> 00:09:25,458 Tshombe is supported by the Belgians. They patrols the streets of Élisabethville. 76 00:09:25,625 --> 00:09:29,083 They will undermine Independence of the Congo. 77 00:09:29,792 --> 00:09:36,750 Katanga houses the Association Minière. They account for 75% of the country's GDP. 78 00:09:36,917 --> 00:09:39,958 And they deliver uranium to the US nuclear program. 79 00:09:40,125 --> 00:09:42,292 Moïse was a failure as a businessman. 80 00:09:42,458 --> 00:09:45,958 He is an opportunist, who want to enter politics. 81 00:09:46,125 --> 00:09:49,792 He is controlled by the mining industry. 82 00:09:50,875 --> 00:09:55,125 Through him they can retain power even after decolonization. 83 00:09:55,292 --> 00:10:02,375 ASSOCIATION MINES BELGIAN MINING COMPANY IN THE CONGO 84 00:10:11,292 --> 00:10:13,708 Welcome, Mr. President. 85 00:10:24,417 --> 00:10:27,417 Come on. Faster. 86 00:10:27,583 --> 00:10:31,667 Faster. Faster. Come on. 87 00:10:46,708 --> 00:10:48,667 Mr. president. 88 00:10:50,667 --> 00:10:54,417 - Welcome. - Thank you. 89 00:10:54,583 --> 00:10:59,000 These are our friends, Mr. Renard and Mr. Baldini. 90 00:10:59,167 --> 00:11:03,333 Excellence, congratulations with the formation of the state of Katanga. 91 00:11:03,500 --> 00:11:06,750 - Belgium congratulates you. - Thank you. 92 00:11:06,917 --> 00:11:11,625 This is my special advisor and Head of Security, Mr. Hunter. 93 00:11:11,792 --> 00:11:14,500 Think of me as your friend, Mr. President. 94 00:11:20,500 --> 00:11:25,000 They have our full support in the fight against the communist UN. 95 00:11:25,167 --> 00:11:29,042 Decolonization has hurt the Congo. 96 00:11:29,208 --> 00:11:33,833 We have all lived here in Katanga. Side by side. Peaceful. 97 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:37,125 Black and white. For decades. Why change it? 98 00:11:37,292 --> 00:11:41,292 Namely, Mr. Hellemans. Thank you for your support. 99 00:11:41,458 --> 00:11:44,667 Finally, don't hesitate to ask for our help. 100 00:11:44,833 --> 00:11:50,125 We expect attacks from the Luba people and the government of Léopoldville. 101 00:11:50,292 --> 00:11:53,708 We need weapons. Maybe an air force. 102 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:58,292 An air force is difficult, but we can get you more weapons. 103 00:11:58,458 --> 00:12:01,833 Our biggest problem is Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. 104 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:08,250 He has asked for Soviet support his illegitimate regime. 105 00:12:08,417 --> 00:12:12,042 - What do you have in mind? - A definitive solution. 106 00:12:13,292 --> 00:12:18,875 It's complicated, yes. Lumumba is in Léopoldville under UN protection. 107 00:12:19,042 --> 00:12:24,042 There is no communist pig, I cannot find and deliver to you. 108 00:12:24,208 --> 00:12:28,792 But you, Mr. Tshombe, must do the dirty work. 109 00:12:30,792 --> 00:12:32,875 No. 110 00:12:33,042 --> 00:12:37,208 We cannot allow Belgium to act as an army for Tshombe. 111 00:12:37,375 --> 00:12:42,500 We need to send something out right away. "The UN supports a free, united Congo - 112 00:12:42,667 --> 00:12:46,708 - and does not acknowledge Katanga's independence. 113 00:12:46,875 --> 00:12:51,792 We will do everything we can, to reunite the country. 114 00:12:51,958 --> 00:12:55,917 The interest of the colonial powers in Katanga is large. 115 00:12:56,083 --> 00:13:00,792 It turns out that they are behind it Katanga secession... 116 00:13:02,292 --> 00:13:05,167 ...then the UN will react resolutely." 117 00:13:05,333 --> 00:13:10,208 It's a tough message. It affects all major countries, - 118 00:13:10,375 --> 00:13:13,917 - who have financial interests in former colonies. 119 00:13:14,083 --> 00:13:17,458 We must be careful with our response. 120 00:13:17,625 --> 00:13:22,875 Katanga is central in the success of decolonization. 121 00:13:24,292 --> 00:13:26,792 Our position must be crystal clear. 122 00:13:26,958 --> 00:13:31,417 Congolese Prime Minister Lumumba asking for a meeting here in New York. 123 00:13:31,583 --> 00:13:33,833 Well. 124 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,875 Thank you, Hannah. 125 00:13:56,708 --> 00:14:02,833 The UN is working to find a peaceful way to reincorporate Katanga. 126 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:09,125 - All diplomatic forces are... - Diplomacy is of no use with Tshombe. 127 00:14:09,292 --> 00:14:11,333 He is the devil himself. 128 00:14:11,500 --> 00:14:14,958 And a traitor who is protected of Belgian capitalists. 129 00:14:15,125 --> 00:14:19,333 If they believe in decolonization, You put military power behind the words. 130 00:14:19,500 --> 00:14:21,958 The UN must make peace, Mr. Lumumba. 131 00:14:22,125 --> 00:14:26,000 - Not war. - I can get help elsewhere. 132 00:14:26,167 --> 00:14:29,833 If you mean the Soviet Union, I will strongly advise against it. 133 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:34,000 It will worsen the cold war. It could lead to a world war. 134 00:14:34,167 --> 00:14:38,708 I am Congolese and I am elected to represent the people of the Congo. 135 00:14:38,875 --> 00:14:42,542 Moïse Tshombe has no right to secede from Katanga. 136 00:14:42,708 --> 00:14:45,833 It is and always will be part of the Congo. 137 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:49,458 - They must give us time. - I have no time. 138 00:14:49,625 --> 00:14:55,583 - Give diplomacy a chance. - My family and I are in great danger. 139 00:14:55,750 --> 00:14:59,000 I am asking you, Mr. Hammarskjöld... 140 00:14:59,167 --> 00:15:01,875 I am asking you... 141 00:15:02,958 --> 00:15:05,417 Don't you want enough? 142 00:15:05,583 --> 00:15:08,875 - Help us. - We do that too. 143 00:15:09,042 --> 00:15:11,333 We will not give up. 144 00:15:19,333 --> 00:15:25,458 I promise you that I will do everything to protect you and your family. 145 00:15:25,625 --> 00:15:28,083 I can promise you that. 146 00:15:34,833 --> 00:15:40,583 ÉLISABETHVILLE TOWN HALL KATANGA REGION - CONGO 147 00:15:45,292 --> 00:15:50,083 Tshombe, Tshombe, Tshombe, Tshombe, Tshombe, Tshombe. 148 00:16:01,375 --> 00:16:04,125 People of Katanga! 149 00:16:04,292 --> 00:16:09,083 Today I declare Katanga free! 150 00:16:14,417 --> 00:16:17,958 I declare, that Katanga secedes from the Congo. 151 00:16:21,250 --> 00:16:28,500 From today we are an independent nation. The Free Nation of Katanga! 152 00:16:33,875 --> 00:16:38,333 I, Moïse Tshombe, and my government - 153 00:16:38,500 --> 00:16:43,542 - want to work for a rich and peaceful future. 154 00:16:43,708 --> 00:16:46,042 But you must know this: 155 00:16:46,208 --> 00:16:50,083 We will defend our new nation against them, - 156 00:16:50,250 --> 00:16:54,042 - who question our sovereignty. 157 00:17:03,250 --> 00:17:08,125 United Nations Decolonization Programme is to blame for that unrest, - 158 00:17:08,292 --> 00:17:10,250 - there has been an outbreak in Africa. 159 00:17:10,417 --> 00:17:16,500 In the Congo, rivals fight tribes as the whites flee. 160 00:17:16,667 --> 00:17:20,042 King Baudouin of Belgium is on his way to Léopoldville - 161 00:17:20,208 --> 00:17:24,125 - and the new government, which is led by Patrice Lumumba. 162 00:17:27,458 --> 00:17:31,708 EXPRESS SHIPPING LEOPOLDVILLE 163 00:17:42,125 --> 00:17:44,458 Where did this come from? 164 00:17:44,625 --> 00:17:47,708 Our sources in the CIA. 165 00:17:47,875 --> 00:17:54,292 Lumumba was abducted yesterday in Léopoldville and taken to Katanga. 166 00:17:56,833 --> 00:18:00,167 Do we know if Lumumba is still alive? 167 00:18:01,458 --> 00:18:02,917 No. 168 00:18:50,875 --> 00:18:53,083 We're trying to get hold of O'Brien. 169 00:18:53,250 --> 00:18:56,792 When you talk to him, say, that it is the highest priority - 170 00:18:56,958 --> 00:19:01,958 - to find out where Lumumba is. And convene the Security Council. 171 00:19:08,500 --> 00:19:13,042 SECURITY COUNCIL - UN HEADQUARTERS NEW YORK 172 00:19:15,833 --> 00:19:19,625 Ladies and gentlemen, Your Excellencies. 173 00:19:19,792 --> 00:19:23,292 Today I am sending a strong message to Moïse Tshombe. Let him know, - 174 00:19:23,458 --> 00:19:27,167 - that I hold him responsible for Lumumba's safety. 175 00:19:27,333 --> 00:19:29,625 And rest assured, - 176 00:19:29,792 --> 00:19:33,292 - that we will find out, what is behind this. 177 00:19:33,458 --> 00:19:37,917 This is your responsibility, Mr. Secretary General. 178 00:19:38,083 --> 00:19:42,917 Their poor judgment is to blame for this crisis. 179 00:19:43,083 --> 00:19:45,458 We have solid intelligence - 180 00:19:45,625 --> 00:19:50,458 - about Belgian troops supporting Tshombe's illegitimate government. 181 00:19:50,625 --> 00:19:54,292 - It is unacceptable. - Mr. general secretary. 182 00:19:54,458 --> 00:19:58,208 Our soldiers are only present to keep the peace. 183 00:19:58,375 --> 00:20:03,625 And not because Belgium has interests in Katanga's mining industry? 184 00:20:03,792 --> 00:20:07,792 Belgium had nothing to do with Mr. Lumumba's disappearance. 185 00:20:07,958 --> 00:20:12,958 Isn't it obvious? C.I.A arranged the overthrow of Lumumba - 186 00:20:13,125 --> 00:20:16,583 - and handed him over to Katanga's criminal regime. 187 00:20:16,750 --> 00:20:20,042 The Soviet ambassador's accusations are monstrous. 188 00:20:20,208 --> 00:20:24,208 You are lying! You are afraid to stand in the way - 189 00:20:24,375 --> 00:20:27,292 - for Western military-industrial interests! 190 00:20:28,083 --> 00:20:34,292 The Soviet Union demands that the UN immediately intervene - 191 00:20:34,458 --> 00:20:37,917 - with the necessary strength. 192 00:20:45,417 --> 00:20:48,042 Ladies and gentlemen... 193 00:20:49,625 --> 00:20:51,500 Your Excellencies. 194 00:20:54,292 --> 00:20:57,792 I just received the following information. 195 00:21:00,333 --> 00:21:04,917 KATANGA REGION CONGO 196 00:21:33,208 --> 00:21:38,042 Patrice Lumumba, the former prime minister - 197 00:21:38,208 --> 00:21:40,917 - in the Congo, - 198 00:21:41,083 --> 00:21:44,583 - has been murdered in Katanga. 199 00:21:45,917 --> 00:21:52,833 This heinous crime is contrary to everything that the UN… 200 00:21:54,625 --> 00:21:57,083 May I ask...? 201 00:22:19,917 --> 00:22:23,042 Quiet, please. 202 00:22:23,208 --> 00:22:26,583 Ladies and gentlemen, quiet please. 203 00:22:28,500 --> 00:22:34,542 Does the UN and the Secretary General have anything responsible for Mr. Lumumba's death? 204 00:22:34,708 --> 00:22:39,333 No. The UN did not assassinate Mr. Lumumba. 205 00:22:39,500 --> 00:22:42,333 There were large demonstrations many places in the world - 206 00:22:42,500 --> 00:22:47,792 - in response to the murder of Patrice Lumumba, Prime Minister of the Congo. 207 00:22:47,958 --> 00:22:50,917 In Léopoldville, the Belgian became embassy attacked. 208 00:22:51,083 --> 00:22:53,708 The staff had to flee out through the windows. 209 00:22:53,875 --> 00:22:59,042 The protesters also corrected theirs anger against the UN and Hammarskjöld. 210 00:23:03,500 --> 00:23:05,625 Ladies and gentlemen, - 211 00:23:05,792 --> 00:23:10,208 - in light of the criminal execution of Patrice Lumumba - 212 00:23:10,375 --> 00:23:15,542 - I would like to emphasize that The UN's Congo policy is unchanged. 213 00:23:15,708 --> 00:23:17,250 Many thanks. 214 00:23:17,417 --> 00:23:20,792 In Cairo burned down United Nations Information Office. 215 00:23:20,958 --> 00:23:25,875 One demands that the Secretary General Hammarskjöld resigns. 216 00:23:28,667 --> 00:23:32,708 Soviet Prime Minister Nikita Khrushchev has also demanded, - 217 00:23:32,875 --> 00:23:38,250 - that Hammarskjöld retires. The UN has not yet responded. 218 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:42,000 We need to know where Kennedy stands in relation to my departure. 219 00:23:42,167 --> 00:23:45,042 He is in New York to the assembly on Wednesday. 220 00:23:45,208 --> 00:23:48,667 - Shall I ask for a private meeting? - Yes. 221 00:24:04,167 --> 00:24:06,875 Day? It's not your fault. 222 00:24:08,250 --> 00:24:10,458 You're wrong there, Bill. 223 00:24:14,167 --> 00:24:16,458 It's my fault. 224 00:24:19,833 --> 00:24:23,208 - Good evening, Mr. Hammarskjöld. - Good evening. 225 00:24:23,375 --> 00:24:26,250 It's Thursday, so I'm going to my sister's. 226 00:24:26,417 --> 00:24:29,375 I have made sure some food for you. 227 00:24:29,542 --> 00:24:32,708 - See you tomorrow. - Yes. Have a pleasant evening. 228 00:24:32,875 --> 00:24:35,083 Thanks. 229 00:25:04,417 --> 00:25:08,292 I am asking for the unreasonable. 230 00:25:08,458 --> 00:25:11,542 That life must have meaning. 231 00:25:13,708 --> 00:25:17,292 I fight for the impossible. 232 00:25:21,458 --> 00:25:25,542 That my life should have meaning. 233 00:25:28,292 --> 00:25:31,083 I dare not - 234 00:25:31,250 --> 00:25:34,958 - and don't know how could I believe, - 235 00:25:35,125 --> 00:25:38,500 - that I am not alone. 236 00:26:06,833 --> 00:26:09,458 - Welcome, Mr. President. - Secretary General. 237 00:26:09,625 --> 00:26:13,500 I have been looking forward to meeting you. I have followed your work. 238 00:26:13,667 --> 00:26:16,708 One could even say that I am a great admirer. 239 00:26:16,875 --> 00:26:19,875 - Congratulations on the election. - Thank you. 240 00:26:20,042 --> 00:26:21,667 Be safe. 241 00:26:27,250 --> 00:26:30,042 Many thanks. It's way too much. Thanks. 242 00:26:30,208 --> 00:26:32,958 - Are you received like this every day? - Every day. 243 00:26:33,125 --> 00:26:37,875 - This is my secretary, Hanna. - Welcome, Mr. President. 244 00:26:41,250 --> 00:26:42,875 What can I help with? 245 00:26:43,042 --> 00:26:48,625 The Soviets will demand my resignation at the general meeting tomorrow - 246 00:26:48,792 --> 00:26:52,125 - because of the crisis in the Congo. I must know your position. 247 00:26:52,292 --> 00:26:58,125 The US supports you. And your decolonization mission. 248 00:26:58,292 --> 00:27:02,333 But let me be clear, Mr. Hammarskjöld. 249 00:27:02,500 --> 00:27:06,333 A communist like Lumumba as a leader of a rich African region, - 250 00:27:06,500 --> 00:27:09,958 - which supplies the enemies of democracy with uranium for a-bombs... 251 00:27:10,125 --> 00:27:11,708 - It is unacceptable. - Yes. 252 00:27:11,875 --> 00:27:16,500 - We saw the tragic consequences. - It could have been avoided. 253 00:27:16,667 --> 00:27:20,333 If the CIA had failed to put American interests over - 254 00:27:20,500 --> 00:27:24,250 - The UN's work for peace and security. 255 00:27:27,625 --> 00:27:32,875 - What is your plan for the Congo? - All troops out of Katanga. 256 00:27:33,042 --> 00:27:35,333 UN peacekeeping forces must enter. 257 00:27:35,500 --> 00:27:39,208 - It's a big operation. - 10,000 men first. Maybe more. 258 00:27:39,375 --> 00:27:43,542 That will force Tshombe to step down back and incorporate Katanga into the Congo. 259 00:27:43,708 --> 00:27:47,083 - They want to gather an army. - A peacekeeping force. 260 00:27:47,250 --> 00:27:52,875 Sometimes rich countries have to be pressured not to hold on to colonial wealth. 261 00:27:53,042 --> 00:27:55,625 With all due respect, then you need friends. 262 00:27:55,792 --> 00:27:59,625 Not only Khrushchev demands Your departure behind your back. 263 00:27:59,792 --> 00:28:04,708 But rest assured, that the United States does not support this demand. 264 00:28:04,875 --> 00:28:06,875 Yet. 265 00:28:07,042 --> 00:28:11,667 - I appreciate that. - I thought so, you would. 266 00:28:11,833 --> 00:28:15,708 The Soviet leader, Khrushchev, arrived today in New York, - 267 00:28:15,875 --> 00:28:19,292 - where he will speak to the UN General Assembly. 268 00:28:19,458 --> 00:28:24,000 Many believe that the Soviet Union will again demand Hammarskjöld's resignation - 269 00:28:24,167 --> 00:28:26,375 - because of the crisis in Africa. 270 00:28:26,542 --> 00:28:30,042 Can we arrange a meeting with Khrushchev before the assembly? 271 00:28:30,208 --> 00:28:32,917 And fix things out of the press spotlight? 272 00:28:33,083 --> 00:28:35,542 I have tried to contact him, - 273 00:28:35,708 --> 00:28:40,333 - but he aims for a lot public vote of no confidence. 274 00:28:40,500 --> 00:28:45,458 - Then you have to resign. - A Scandinavian delegation is here. 275 00:28:45,625 --> 00:28:49,625 One of them says he knows you. He asks to say hello. 276 00:28:49,792 --> 00:28:53,375 - What's his name? - Mr. Peter Levin. 277 00:28:53,542 --> 00:28:56,667 He is waiting in the restaurant. 278 00:29:05,083 --> 00:29:08,250 - Come pick me up in ten minutes. - Yes. 279 00:29:11,875 --> 00:29:14,792 Peter. How cozy. 280 00:29:14,958 --> 00:29:17,625 - It's been a long time. - Almost 30 years. 281 00:29:17,792 --> 00:29:20,875 Has it been that long? 282 00:29:21,042 --> 00:29:26,250 - We have a mutual friend. Bo Beskow. - Yes. Bo and Greta are old friends. 283 00:29:26,417 --> 00:29:32,083 Yes. I have moved to Österlen. He suggested I visit you. 284 00:29:32,250 --> 00:29:35,958 It was good. Would you like a cup? coffee? I don't have that much time. 285 00:29:36,125 --> 00:29:38,333 - No, no. - We can sit down for a bit. 286 00:29:38,500 --> 00:29:42,625 - What are you doing in New York? - My latest book is published here. 287 00:29:42,792 --> 00:29:47,583 - Congratulations. - I have met with publishers. 288 00:29:47,750 --> 00:29:50,000 And reviewers. 289 00:29:50,167 --> 00:29:53,625 I have read all your books. 290 00:29:53,792 --> 00:29:56,542 I have to say that I… 291 00:29:56,708 --> 00:29:58,292 - It's big. - Thank you. 292 00:29:58,458 --> 00:30:02,375 My wife and I have been following you from a distance. 293 00:30:02,542 --> 00:30:06,250 You have achieved so much. 294 00:30:06,417 --> 00:30:09,958 - You are married? - Yes. 295 00:30:10,125 --> 00:30:13,125 Unfortunately, my wife died last year. 296 00:30:15,083 --> 00:30:17,125 Condolences. 297 00:30:18,875 --> 00:30:22,792 - Do you have children? - Josephine. 298 00:30:22,958 --> 00:30:27,750 She is 24 years old and a journalist. She lives for her work. 299 00:30:35,542 --> 00:30:40,167 - Do you often go out climbing? - No. 300 00:30:42,333 --> 00:30:47,333 I don't have time for that. But... do you climb? 301 00:30:47,500 --> 00:30:51,542 I'm trying to get going once a year. 302 00:30:51,708 --> 00:30:55,000 do you remember when we climbed Kebnekaise? 303 00:30:55,167 --> 00:30:58,000 - Yes. - Sorry, Mr. Secretary General. 304 00:30:58,167 --> 00:31:02,542 You are needed in the emergency room. 305 00:31:02,708 --> 00:31:06,708 I have to go to work. It was nice to see. 306 00:31:06,875 --> 00:31:08,708 Wait a little. 307 00:31:11,000 --> 00:31:14,917 The first English proof, which comes out in America. 308 00:31:15,083 --> 00:31:20,958 - The first copy? - You get my address and my number. 309 00:31:21,125 --> 00:31:25,208 - If you want to see an old friend. - It was nice. 310 00:31:34,292 --> 00:31:38,625 - Good evening, Mr. Hammarskjöld. - Good evening, Rolf. 311 00:31:40,667 --> 00:31:43,208 Shall I serve the dinner? 312 00:31:44,167 --> 00:31:47,292 No thanks. Thanks. 313 00:32:48,458 --> 00:32:51,333 I have a... present for you. 314 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:16,375 Day. 315 00:33:16,542 --> 00:33:18,708 Day, sorry. 316 00:33:20,125 --> 00:33:21,958 Day. 317 00:33:43,875 --> 00:33:46,292 I find myself in nothingness. 318 00:33:46,458 --> 00:33:49,708 I sleep in the silence. 319 00:33:49,875 --> 00:33:52,375 Crying in the dark. 320 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:56,375 Little incubus. 321 00:33:56,542 --> 00:33:58,875 When? 322 00:33:59,042 --> 00:34:00,625 When? 323 00:34:32,167 --> 00:34:36,958 Mr. Hammarskjöld? Mister? 324 00:34:37,125 --> 00:34:39,500 Mr. Hammarskjöld? 325 00:34:41,375 --> 00:34:44,250 Mr. Ranallo has arrived. 326 00:34:44,417 --> 00:34:48,000 Good morning, boss. Have you been here all night? 327 00:34:49,792 --> 00:34:51,708 I couldn't sleep. 328 00:34:52,917 --> 00:34:55,208 But I must have fallen asleep. 329 00:34:55,375 --> 00:34:59,208 The vote of no confidence starts in two hours. 330 00:34:59,375 --> 00:35:01,917 I'm taking a bath. 331 00:35:03,042 --> 00:35:05,042 No breakfast. 332 00:35:47,125 --> 00:35:49,042 - Good morning. - They're late. 333 00:35:49,208 --> 00:35:51,042 Yes, I know that. 334 00:35:51,208 --> 00:35:53,000 - Coffee? - No thanks. 335 00:35:53,167 --> 00:35:56,125 - Shall we review the speech? - No. 336 00:35:56,292 --> 00:35:59,417 I need five minutes alone. 337 00:36:09,375 --> 00:36:12,083 We were shadowed today. 338 00:36:12,917 --> 00:36:16,417 I'll get the security guys to look at it. 339 00:36:39,792 --> 00:36:42,833 I just have to step aside. 340 00:36:55,833 --> 00:37:02,167 General Secretary. sorry, but you are my role model. 341 00:37:03,042 --> 00:37:06,500 - Thank you. And you are...? - Sorry. Donald Smith. 342 00:37:07,417 --> 00:37:11,583 - Do you work here? - As an assistant in the Emergency Force. 343 00:37:11,750 --> 00:37:15,625 Well, good. good to know if I get into trouble. 344 00:37:15,792 --> 00:37:20,042 If I can do anything for you, so let me know. 345 00:37:20,208 --> 00:37:22,417 Thanks. 346 00:37:29,333 --> 00:37:32,583 Here is my card, if you want to drink coffee. 347 00:37:32,750 --> 00:37:35,792 It won't be necessary. 348 00:37:41,667 --> 00:37:44,500 It's the man from the car. 349 00:37:53,917 --> 00:37:56,208 There is no Donald Smith working here. 350 00:37:56,375 --> 00:37:58,375 - It was a trap. - Enough KGB. 351 00:37:58,542 --> 00:38:03,375 It could have been anyone. We have to take care that there are no rumors again. 352 00:38:03,542 --> 00:38:05,125 Take care? 353 00:38:06,125 --> 00:38:09,667 Rumors alone have before ruined people's lives. 354 00:38:09,833 --> 00:38:14,083 - I have nothing to hide. - Sorry, you have to go through this. 355 00:38:14,250 --> 00:38:19,167 It's absurd. it is, what it is. Completely absurd. 356 00:38:19,333 --> 00:38:23,958 Next speaker: Nikita Khrushchev, Soviet Union. 357 00:38:36,792 --> 00:38:41,833 The Secretary-General has not succeeded to be just a little bit impartial. 358 00:38:43,667 --> 00:38:48,750 Therefore rests the responsibility for the murder on Patrice Lumumba - 359 00:38:48,917 --> 00:38:55,292 - on Mr. Hammarskjöld's shoulders because of his Congo policy. 360 00:38:55,458 --> 00:39:00,083 If he himself does not have the courage to resign, - 361 00:39:02,250 --> 00:39:06,917 - then we have to go ourselves the necessary conclusions. 362 00:39:32,125 --> 00:39:35,750 The Soviet Union spoke of courage. 363 00:39:37,542 --> 00:39:41,500 Well. It is very easy to step back. 364 00:39:43,542 --> 00:39:47,625 It's not that easy to stay. 365 00:39:47,792 --> 00:39:52,208 It is very easy to bow to the wishes of a great power. 366 00:39:52,375 --> 00:39:55,958 Standing against it is another matter. 367 00:39:56,125 --> 00:39:58,750 As all members here know, - 368 00:39:58,917 --> 00:40:02,958 - then I've done this before on many occasions, - 369 00:40:03,125 --> 00:40:07,792 - and I will continue to work for them less fortunate nations, - 370 00:40:07,958 --> 00:40:11,833 - so they get the best possible one protection from this organization - 371 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:16,458 - in this world with ideological conflict and violent clashes - 372 00:40:16,625 --> 00:40:20,083 - between the interests of the superpowers. 373 00:40:36,625 --> 00:40:43,792 I remain at my post to serve this organization - 374 00:40:43,958 --> 00:40:48,292 - and the other nations, - 375 00:40:48,458 --> 00:40:52,417 - as long as they wish. 376 00:41:26,458 --> 00:41:28,833 With the longest round of applause in the history of the United Nations - 377 00:41:29,000 --> 00:41:32,458 - strengthened Dag Hammarskjöld the mandate for its Congo mission. 378 00:41:32,625 --> 00:41:36,708 Mr. general secretary. Do you want to drink? a vodka with Khrushchev? 379 00:41:36,875 --> 00:41:41,125 I think he wants to drink vodka alone. 380 00:41:41,292 --> 00:41:44,500 To prevent a civil war in the Congo - 381 00:41:44,667 --> 00:41:47,708 - steps will be taken against the withdrawal - 382 00:41:47,875 --> 00:41:51,375 - of all Belgian military and political advisers in Katanga. 383 00:41:51,542 --> 00:41:55,958 Conor O'Brien will be the UN representative. 384 00:41:56,125 --> 00:41:59,500 And 10,000 troops will be broadcast - 385 00:41:59,667 --> 00:42:02,708 - to ensure peace and stability. 386 00:42:02,875 --> 00:42:05,333 Are you worried about President Tshombe? 387 00:42:05,500 --> 00:42:07,750 He has nothing legitimate claim to power. 388 00:42:07,917 --> 00:42:10,333 And the countries that support him? 389 00:42:10,500 --> 00:42:16,000 We urge the major powers not to to look after their own interests, - 390 00:42:16,167 --> 00:42:19,292 - but instead with us make him resign. 391 00:42:19,458 --> 00:42:23,625 The time of colonization is over. Thanks. 392 00:42:26,083 --> 00:42:30,917 He will give everything we have created through generations, to the barbarians. 393 00:42:31,083 --> 00:42:36,167 We cannot sit idly by and let him do this. 394 00:42:37,792 --> 00:42:40,542 Without the Belgian army - 395 00:42:40,708 --> 00:42:44,208 - I have no protection. No strength. We need an army. 396 00:42:44,375 --> 00:42:46,542 Don't worry Mr Tshombe. 397 00:42:46,708 --> 00:42:50,208 - I can help you with that. - Thank you. 398 00:43:04,792 --> 00:43:06,750 Cheers to you. 399 00:43:06,917 --> 00:43:11,875 The best staff in the world. Today we are going to party. 400 00:43:12,042 --> 00:43:14,708 Tomorrow we work twice as hard. 401 00:43:14,875 --> 00:43:18,125 - Cheers. - Cheers. 402 00:43:21,292 --> 00:43:25,042 Today became one of the great powers held responsible. 403 00:43:25,208 --> 00:43:29,833 They can no longer decide on their own, what needs to be done. 404 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:34,458 They must be held accountable for the world community, for the UN. 405 00:43:34,625 --> 00:43:39,083 Khrushchev must be held responsible for its presidency. 406 00:44:13,625 --> 00:44:16,167 Levine. 407 00:44:16,333 --> 00:44:19,125 It is Dag Hammarskjöld. 408 00:44:19,292 --> 00:44:21,750 What a surprise. 409 00:44:21,917 --> 00:44:25,042 I am traveling to Österlen to visit Bo and Greta. 410 00:44:25,208 --> 00:44:28,458 We are going to celebrate my birthday. 411 00:44:28,625 --> 00:44:31,833 Maybe you want to join? I will be there for three days. 412 00:44:32,000 --> 00:44:34,250 Yes. When? 413 00:44:34,417 --> 00:44:36,583 On Thursday. Come for lunch. 414 00:44:36,750 --> 00:44:40,833 It'll just be the two of us, Greta and Bo and my bodyguard Bill. 415 00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:43,917 - Yes, I'd like to come. - Yes? 416 00:44:44,083 --> 00:44:49,750 - I'll see you there. - That's what we say. Hello. 417 00:45:16,458 --> 00:45:18,292 EASTERN SWEDEN 418 00:45:31,083 --> 00:45:35,167 - Welcome to Österlen, Bill. - Nice to see you. 419 00:45:36,000 --> 00:45:38,792 - Day. - Stay. 420 00:45:42,167 --> 00:45:45,208 Maria. What beautiful flowers. 421 00:45:45,375 --> 00:45:48,375 - Did you pick them yourself? - Yes, with mother. 422 00:45:48,542 --> 00:45:51,708 - Thank you. - Day. Finally, what? 423 00:45:51,875 --> 00:45:54,458 - Nice to be here. - Sit down and have coffee. 424 00:45:54,625 --> 00:45:57,750 - I have to say hello from my wife. - Bring her next time. 425 00:45:57,917 --> 00:45:59,875 She would love that. 426 00:46:00,042 --> 00:46:04,083 Many thanks. Now I have to take the suitcases out of the car. 427 00:46:04,250 --> 00:46:06,792 - I do. - Just relax, Bill. 428 00:46:06,958 --> 00:46:10,667 - And Greta has a plan. - Now don't say anything about it, honey. 429 00:46:10,833 --> 00:46:14,083 - Well, a plan? What kind of plan? - Nothing. 430 00:46:14,250 --> 00:46:16,458 - Nothing? - Nothing. 431 00:46:16,625 --> 00:46:19,083 What is it? Just a little surprise. 432 00:46:19,250 --> 00:46:22,375 - Something we want to show you before dinner. - I love surprises. 433 00:46:33,750 --> 00:46:36,958 This is our surprise. 434 00:46:38,667 --> 00:46:41,792 We know the owner. He will soon put it up for sale. 435 00:46:41,958 --> 00:46:46,458 He has promised, you will be allowed to give it first offer if you are interested. 436 00:46:46,625 --> 00:46:51,250 - It is within walking distance from us. - Then we can see each other every day. 437 00:46:51,417 --> 00:46:54,125 You can find peace here, Dag. 438 00:46:59,083 --> 00:47:03,750 - I thought you'd like it. - It just comes suddenly. 439 00:47:03,917 --> 00:47:07,667 I never thought about it life after the UN. 440 00:47:09,125 --> 00:47:11,458 Shall we look at it? 441 00:47:19,458 --> 00:47:21,792 May I be allowed to think about it? 442 00:47:21,958 --> 00:47:25,833 Of course. He can probably good to wait a few weeks. 443 00:48:39,833 --> 00:48:42,875 How have you been? 444 00:48:43,042 --> 00:48:45,583 I have managed. 445 00:48:45,750 --> 00:48:48,500 Why did you invite me? 446 00:48:50,667 --> 00:48:54,167 Because I want to be your friend again. 447 00:49:33,542 --> 00:49:37,750 I'm sorry for the way I made it past on. 448 00:49:37,917 --> 00:49:42,667 - I could have done that better. - You don't have to think about that. 449 00:49:47,500 --> 00:49:51,167 I'm coming to New York next month. 450 00:49:51,333 --> 00:49:54,000 The book is published. 451 00:49:57,542 --> 00:49:59,750 Call me then. 452 00:50:02,958 --> 00:50:06,125 - That was the worst. - That was it. 453 00:50:06,292 --> 00:50:09,333 There we sat. It was only afterwards, - 454 00:50:09,500 --> 00:50:14,583 - that they told us it was a mopane worm we had eaten. 455 00:50:14,750 --> 00:50:18,250 You must not tell that story. 456 00:50:20,000 --> 00:50:23,125 I do it in English for Bill's sake. 457 00:50:23,292 --> 00:50:28,458 Dear friends. It's been a long time, I've had a day - 458 00:50:28,625 --> 00:50:34,792 - without natural disasters, famine or wars. 459 00:50:42,500 --> 00:50:45,167 Here with you. 460 00:50:45,333 --> 00:50:47,833 Here in Sweden. 461 00:50:49,000 --> 00:50:52,500 It is peaceful here. 462 00:50:52,667 --> 00:50:56,125 And quiet. I sleep well at night. 463 00:51:00,208 --> 00:51:04,750 And I'm with friends, which I greatly appreciate. 464 00:51:11,792 --> 00:51:14,917 That is why I have decided to - 465 00:51:15,083 --> 00:51:16,917 - to buy the house. 466 00:51:18,125 --> 00:51:19,583 - No, then. - Yeah. 467 00:51:19,750 --> 00:51:23,500 - I need some help. - Cheers. 468 00:51:23,667 --> 00:51:28,042 There are many here, which can help with the restoration. 469 00:51:31,208 --> 00:51:37,750 Mr. President, let me introduce you for Katanga's new army. 470 00:51:38,917 --> 00:51:41,917 We have 1000 more men on the border with Northern Rhodesia. 471 00:51:42,083 --> 00:51:47,417 All with experience from Vietnam and Algeria. They are ready for service. 472 00:51:49,375 --> 00:51:53,333 Gentlemen. Welcome to the free nation of Katanga. 473 00:51:56,375 --> 00:52:00,875 We will show the world who rules this country. 474 00:52:01,042 --> 00:52:06,167 It is not the UN. It is not the communist Dag Hammarskjöld. 475 00:52:07,292 --> 00:52:10,292 We rule Katanga. 476 00:52:10,458 --> 00:52:13,500 I say: UN out of Katanga! 477 00:52:24,958 --> 00:52:27,083 Dag Hammarskjöld. 478 00:52:31,333 --> 00:52:33,292 Okay. 479 00:52:33,458 --> 00:52:35,417 Thanks. 480 00:52:40,167 --> 00:52:44,875 ELIZABETHVILLE KATANGA REGION - CONGO 481 00:53:51,375 --> 00:53:56,292 We have rumors of several attack on UN troops. 482 00:53:56,458 --> 00:53:58,917 - It's a pattern. - What do you suggest? 483 00:53:59,083 --> 00:54:02,375 Take control of critical infrastructure here in Élisabethville. 484 00:54:02,542 --> 00:54:07,083 Main Post Office. The telegraph station. The radio building. Police headquarters. 485 00:54:07,250 --> 00:54:09,667 And then we expel all the mercenaries. 486 00:54:09,833 --> 00:54:13,708 - Can we do it? - We have ten times as many troops. 487 00:54:13,875 --> 00:54:16,583 And they don't expect it, so yeah. 488 00:54:16,750 --> 00:54:20,625 - What about the Security Council? - We both know that nothing will happen. 489 00:54:20,792 --> 00:54:23,708 Yes, but they should know. 490 00:54:23,875 --> 00:54:27,958 No. According to Resolution 161, we must respond in case of attack. 491 00:54:28,125 --> 00:54:30,458 Yes, but they should know. 492 00:54:32,875 --> 00:54:36,958 O'Brien. Make a plan, which I can review. 493 00:54:37,125 --> 00:54:41,042 Yes. We call it the Operation Rompunch. 494 00:54:41,208 --> 00:54:44,208 That's how it should be. 495 00:54:56,833 --> 00:55:00,000 Operation Rompunch Begins - 496 00:55:00,167 --> 00:55:03,542 - according to the guidelines - 497 00:55:03,708 --> 00:55:07,750 - at 06.00 on the 28 498 00:55:07,917 --> 00:55:11,375 The goal is to expel all mercenaries. 499 00:55:12,875 --> 00:55:15,708 Are you ready? 500 00:55:17,708 --> 00:55:21,208 Operation Rompunch. Encrypted. To Conor O'Brien. 501 00:55:21,375 --> 00:55:23,375 Yes. 502 00:55:31,042 --> 00:55:34,875 OFFICE OF THE NSA WASHINGTON 503 00:55:45,208 --> 00:55:46,542 What options do we have? 504 00:55:46,708 --> 00:55:50,042 We cannot intervene without revealing our eavesdropping. 505 00:55:50,208 --> 00:55:55,292 But we can let the news trickle down remove the element of surprise. 506 00:55:55,458 --> 00:56:00,333 - Tshombe, he is not one of us? - No. This is Colonel Mobutu. 507 00:56:00,500 --> 00:56:03,167 What happens if Rompunch succeeds? 508 00:56:03,333 --> 00:56:09,458 Tshombe is weakened and the UN is strengthened. It increases the chance of a reunion. 509 00:56:10,833 --> 00:56:13,042 - How big a chance is there? - They are outnumbered. 510 00:56:13,208 --> 00:56:17,667 Can they keep the operation a secret, they have a good chance. 511 00:56:17,833 --> 00:56:20,792 Okay. Let them do it. 512 00:56:20,958 --> 00:56:24,375 - This does not leave this room. - Yes. 513 00:56:32,917 --> 00:56:35,208 Hello? 514 00:56:35,375 --> 00:56:41,208 - I need connection. - Belly punch starts in 5 minutes. 515 00:56:42,250 --> 00:56:46,125 - Are you saying you don't have a connection? - Sorry. 516 00:56:46,292 --> 00:56:48,833 It was working an hour ago. 517 00:56:49,000 --> 00:56:51,833 An hour ago? 518 00:57:21,125 --> 00:57:24,125 Secretary General, we have O'Brien on the phone. 519 00:57:26,083 --> 00:57:28,583 Yes, O'Brien? 520 00:57:28,750 --> 00:57:32,708 Ten minutes ago we entered the post office and the telegraph station. 521 00:57:32,875 --> 00:57:36,333 - No losses and no injuries. - Fantastic. 522 00:57:37,833 --> 00:57:39,792 What about Tshombe? 523 00:57:40,833 --> 00:57:44,833 He is in the government building. I'm going there now. 524 00:57:45,000 --> 00:57:45,750 Well. 525 00:57:58,250 --> 00:58:00,208 Are you ready? 526 00:58:21,083 --> 00:58:24,500 Mr. President, Conor O'Brien. How is it going? 527 00:58:24,667 --> 00:58:29,292 - Are you arresting me? - The UN has initiated security measures. 528 00:58:29,458 --> 00:58:32,792 You, Mr. Tshombe, left the negotiations after all. 529 00:58:32,958 --> 00:58:36,958 So the UN is acting as an occupying power? 530 00:58:37,125 --> 00:58:40,708 And the Secretary-General as army commander. 531 00:58:40,875 --> 00:58:44,542 You can call it what you want. but we take control, - 532 00:58:44,708 --> 00:58:50,625 - until all mercenaries are expelled, and you sit at the negotiating table. 533 00:58:52,458 --> 00:58:59,333 If you agree to to submit to UN requirements, - 534 00:58:59,500 --> 00:59:02,583 - which me would strongly advise, - 535 00:59:02,750 --> 00:59:05,542 - then we withdraw the troops, - 536 00:59:05,708 --> 00:59:08,917 - and I will arrange a meeting between you and the government - 537 00:59:09,083 --> 00:59:13,500 - on Katanga's role as a province in a reunited Congo. 538 00:59:34,208 --> 00:59:36,667 Tshombe has accepted all our requirements. 539 00:59:36,833 --> 00:59:41,208 All mercenaries are expelled of the Katanga region. 540 00:59:41,375 --> 00:59:46,167 Not one shot was fired. There is no loss. 541 00:59:46,333 --> 00:59:52,625 At the moment the UN is in full control above Élisabethville. 542 00:59:53,500 --> 00:59:57,042 Rompunch was a complete success. 543 00:59:59,500 --> 01:00:05,083 Belgium lodges a formal complaint. They has crossed the line, Hammarskjöld. 544 01:00:05,250 --> 01:00:09,208 Agreed. Rum punch is an unacceptable attack on a sovereign nation. 545 01:00:09,375 --> 01:00:12,000 The situation was fluid. There was no time. 546 01:00:12,167 --> 01:00:17,042 The occupation of a sovereign nation goes against everything the UN stands for. 547 01:00:17,208 --> 01:00:19,750 Don't we stand for peacekeeping? 548 01:00:19,917 --> 01:00:23,833 The operation was completed without a single shot. 549 01:00:24,000 --> 01:00:29,583 Will the Secretary-General declare, that we do not resort to violence in Katanga? 550 01:00:29,750 --> 01:00:32,792 - The troops are withdrawn. - What if the conflict escalates? 551 01:00:32,958 --> 01:00:38,750 We will do what we can to ensure a secure and united Congo. 552 01:00:38,917 --> 01:00:40,167 Heard. 553 01:00:40,333 --> 01:00:43,625 Mr. secretary general, Peter Levin is on the phone. 554 01:00:45,500 --> 01:00:47,250 Put him through. 555 01:00:47,417 --> 01:00:49,542 - It's a private call. - Yes. 556 01:00:49,708 --> 01:00:51,250 Thanks. 557 01:00:57,167 --> 01:01:01,667 - Dag Hammarskjöld. - Peter Levin. I'm in New York. 558 01:01:01,833 --> 01:01:05,583 - Maybe you don't have time? - Yes, definitely. 559 01:01:05,750 --> 01:01:09,333 Shall we meet at my house? Eight o'clock tonight? 560 01:01:09,500 --> 01:01:11,292 - Yes. - If it is possible? 561 01:01:11,458 --> 01:01:14,042 - Yes, gladly. - Then we say it. 562 01:01:14,208 --> 01:01:17,125 - How nice. Hello. - Hello. 563 01:01:48,750 --> 01:01:53,083 Welcome, Peter. Meet my roommate. 564 01:01:53,250 --> 01:01:56,000 Mr. Greenback. Mr. Greenback, Peter Levin. 565 01:01:56,167 --> 01:01:58,500 Peter Levin, Mr. Greenback. 566 01:01:58,667 --> 01:02:01,625 Good evening, Mr. Greenback. 567 01:02:02,917 --> 01:02:05,625 He is a lively crab. Like that, yes. 568 01:02:05,792 --> 01:02:08,208 - Hello. - He's so handsome. And intelligent. 569 01:02:08,375 --> 01:02:11,542 - Yes, he is. - I got him in Somaliland. 570 01:02:11,708 --> 01:02:16,250 Then we lived in Copenhagen for 18 years. 571 01:02:18,417 --> 01:02:22,917 A long time. And now... Now I have moved to Österlen. 572 01:02:24,750 --> 01:02:26,667 And you live here alone? 573 01:02:26,833 --> 01:02:29,833 No, I live together with Mr. Greenback. 574 01:02:30,750 --> 01:02:32,875 - And then Rolf. - Rolf? 575 01:02:33,042 --> 01:02:36,167 He's my butler. 576 01:02:36,333 --> 01:02:40,208 Then Bill is nearby, but he doesn't live here. 577 01:02:53,042 --> 01:02:55,375 Are you still writing? 578 01:02:56,375 --> 01:02:58,833 A bit of poetry. 579 01:03:09,958 --> 01:03:13,208 - Would you like to read it? - Yes. If I may. 580 01:03:15,708 --> 01:03:17,833 Do you dare? 581 01:03:18,667 --> 01:03:21,625 No, it... 582 01:03:27,500 --> 01:03:31,708 Only I know about it. It's personal. 583 01:03:48,167 --> 01:03:52,167 I don't dare. don't know how can I believe, - 584 01:03:52,333 --> 01:03:56,458 - that I am not alone. 585 01:03:59,042 --> 01:04:03,500 I find myself in nothingness. I sleep in the silence. 586 01:04:04,708 --> 01:04:07,875 Crying in the dark. 587 01:04:11,250 --> 01:04:14,250 I pray that your loneliness - 588 01:04:14,417 --> 01:04:19,208 - can spur you on to find something to live for. 589 01:04:20,000 --> 01:04:23,750 something, that is big enough to die for. 590 01:04:25,667 --> 01:04:28,958 This, this is... 591 01:04:29,125 --> 01:04:31,750 ...bravely. 592 01:04:31,917 --> 01:04:35,500 You open up to your longing and mine. 593 01:04:38,708 --> 01:04:43,125 It's just been a way to deal with loneliness. 594 01:04:43,292 --> 01:04:46,667 With my weird job. 595 01:04:48,708 --> 01:04:52,500 I definitely think you have to let it publish. 596 01:04:52,667 --> 01:04:56,042 And I can help you with editing it. 597 01:04:56,208 --> 01:04:58,417 No, it should not be published. 598 01:05:00,917 --> 01:05:03,833 But thanks for wanting to read it. 599 01:05:59,250 --> 01:06:02,375 Mr. Hammarskjöld. I'm sorry. 600 01:06:02,542 --> 01:06:06,875 - There's a call from Conor O'Brien. - Thank you. 601 01:06:12,000 --> 01:06:13,708 Mr. Hammarskjöld. 602 01:06:15,292 --> 01:06:18,167 - Yes. - Day. Sorry to wake you up. 603 01:06:18,333 --> 01:06:22,333 - We have a crisis here. - Speak up. 604 01:06:22,500 --> 01:06:25,958 Tshombe withdraws from everything, he had agreed. 605 01:06:26,125 --> 01:06:30,125 The mercenaries are back. There are more of them than ever before. 606 01:06:30,292 --> 01:06:34,833 And he goes after his old enemies, The Luba people. He spreads chaos. 607 01:06:35,000 --> 01:06:40,458 He kills thousands of Luba. We can only help refugees. 608 01:06:40,625 --> 01:06:45,958 We have 30,000 refugees under our protection. 609 01:06:46,125 --> 01:06:49,042 They live in temporary camps. 610 01:06:49,208 --> 01:06:51,583 We lack basic necessities like food and water. 611 01:06:51,750 --> 01:06:55,167 It's an impossible situation, Dag. 612 01:06:55,333 --> 01:06:59,500 We have to do something. The risk of genocide is high. 613 01:07:00,458 --> 01:07:03,875 Day, it's a massacre on the Luba people. 614 01:07:04,042 --> 01:07:06,042 Can we stop him? 615 01:07:06,208 --> 01:07:08,250 We have to. 616 01:07:08,417 --> 01:07:12,208 I get as angry as you. Maybe even more. 617 01:07:12,375 --> 01:07:16,708 But we still have to to go through the proper channels. 618 01:07:18,625 --> 01:07:22,750 - It depends on the situation. - But we must try diplomacy. 619 01:07:22,917 --> 01:07:28,500 Tshombe just showed us, that diplomacy is of no use here. 620 01:07:28,667 --> 01:07:31,083 - It is not your responsibility. - Yeah. 621 01:07:31,250 --> 01:07:33,792 We cannot go to war on our own. 622 01:07:33,958 --> 01:07:36,792 We have a bug for friends, so we can put pressure on Tshombe. 623 01:07:36,958 --> 01:07:39,208 And while we wait for the friends, - 624 01:07:39,375 --> 01:07:42,542 - shall we just watch, while people are being murdered? 625 01:07:42,708 --> 01:07:46,958 Another offensive will bring us in conflict with the Security Council. 626 01:07:47,125 --> 01:07:49,958 - Thousands risk dying. - It's not... 627 01:07:50,125 --> 01:07:54,833 I should do everything it says my power, to protect them. 628 01:07:55,000 --> 01:07:58,875 - It's not... - That's what I should do. 629 01:07:59,042 --> 01:08:02,375 But not even you can win this battle alone. 630 01:08:15,542 --> 01:08:20,500 ASSOCIATION MINES BELGIAN MINING COMPANY - CONGO 631 01:08:28,292 --> 01:08:33,625 - Gentlemen, this is Mr. Radcliff. - Welcome to the free Katanga. 632 01:08:33,792 --> 01:08:40,208 This is Mr. Baldini, Mr. Renard and of course President Tshombe. 633 01:08:46,875 --> 01:08:49,958 We would like to thank you the Northern Rhodesian government. 634 01:08:50,125 --> 01:08:53,042 With your support we build the Katangese Air Force. 635 01:08:53,208 --> 01:08:58,333 I will not tolerate that behavior. I am the president. 636 01:08:58,500 --> 01:09:00,792 I understand that well. 637 01:09:00,958 --> 01:09:03,500 But we need him. 638 01:09:10,708 --> 01:09:13,167 The French Fouga Magister. 639 01:09:13,333 --> 01:09:16,792 Really effective mod all land forces. 640 01:09:16,958 --> 01:09:20,083 We can deliver four immediately. 641 01:09:20,250 --> 01:09:23,875 And we can deliver three more in a few weeks. 642 01:09:24,042 --> 01:09:27,375 With this air force we will be able to resist any UN attack. 643 01:09:27,542 --> 01:09:31,250 - Thank you, Mr. Radcliff. - United Nations. 644 01:09:32,125 --> 01:09:37,917 I was born here in Africa. We whites humans civilized the continent. 645 01:09:39,292 --> 01:09:41,542 Without us they still would live in the trees. 646 01:09:41,708 --> 01:09:44,208 - A drink, Mr. Radcliff? - Thank you. 647 01:09:44,375 --> 01:09:48,125 I propose a meeting between Tshombe and the central government. 648 01:09:48,292 --> 01:09:50,833 The British Embassy can stand for it. 649 01:09:51,000 --> 01:09:55,000 It is naive to think that Tshombe will stop his provocations. 650 01:09:55,167 --> 01:10:00,583 - We have to put pressure on him. - There will be no peace without him. 651 01:10:00,750 --> 01:10:03,000 It is naive to believe otherwise. 652 01:10:03,167 --> 01:10:06,667 We all know that Tshombe's army - 653 01:10:06,833 --> 01:10:09,042 - is trained by former officers from Belgium. 654 01:10:09,208 --> 01:10:14,667 Secretary General, we have no power over Belgian citizens in Katanga. 655 01:10:14,833 --> 01:10:20,167 - Or in the rest of the world. - Maybe you should have it. 656 01:11:01,750 --> 01:11:05,917 - Boss, do you have a moment? - Yes, Bill. What is there? 657 01:11:07,917 --> 01:11:10,625 I have the security check your friend Peter. 658 01:11:10,792 --> 01:11:13,750 He has been arrested for prostitution in Sweden. 659 01:11:13,917 --> 01:11:16,125 For homosexual activity. 660 01:11:18,125 --> 01:11:22,792 I'm sorry, boss. I thought you should know. 661 01:11:22,958 --> 01:11:25,125 Good, thanks. 662 01:11:25,292 --> 01:11:27,583 Did you say so? Wieschhoff and Bunche? 663 01:11:27,750 --> 01:11:29,625 Yes. 664 01:11:31,667 --> 01:11:35,833 - Was it wrong of me? - No. Thanks. 665 01:11:36,000 --> 01:11:39,208 Thanks Bill. You did the right thing. Thanks. 666 01:12:24,292 --> 01:12:26,833 Good to see you. 667 01:12:33,333 --> 01:12:36,042 They have security checked you. 668 01:12:36,208 --> 01:12:39,792 It is pure routine. It happens all the time. 669 01:12:39,958 --> 01:12:42,292 It showed that you are… 670 01:12:42,458 --> 01:12:45,542 ...was arrested for prostitution in Sweden. 671 01:12:46,292 --> 01:12:51,042 It's been so long. I didn't think it mattered. 672 01:12:51,208 --> 01:12:54,833 I have been a target for smear campaigns. 673 01:12:55,000 --> 01:12:58,750 Committed by security services, who wanted to get rid of me. 674 01:12:58,917 --> 01:13:01,208 So therefore we can two not be friends? 675 01:13:01,375 --> 01:13:03,875 Peter, I respect you. 676 01:13:04,042 --> 01:13:07,542 - I respect your choices. - You're running away again. 677 01:13:09,417 --> 01:13:13,833 - This is not the path I have chosen. - You are like me. 678 01:13:14,000 --> 01:13:16,208 I see it in your poems. 679 01:13:16,375 --> 01:13:20,375 I'm not gay. 680 01:13:20,542 --> 01:13:24,042 I am the Secretary General of the United Nations. 681 01:13:24,208 --> 01:13:27,042 God shows me the way. 682 01:13:40,875 --> 01:13:44,083 Mr. general secretary. I have bad news. 683 01:13:44,250 --> 01:13:46,625 The greenback is dead. 684 01:13:47,333 --> 01:13:50,667 He fell on the stairs. 685 01:13:50,833 --> 01:13:55,167 His leash was wrapped around his neck on him. He choked. 686 01:13:55,333 --> 01:14:00,167 It hurts me. Is there anything I need to do? 687 01:14:00,333 --> 01:14:04,792 Yeah, make sure he's not in the apartment when I come back. 688 01:14:04,958 --> 01:14:06,875 Can you do it? 689 01:14:08,250 --> 01:14:10,667 I don't want to see his body. 690 01:14:40,250 --> 01:14:41,250 Oh god. 691 01:15:03,333 --> 01:15:05,208 Tired. 692 01:15:06,333 --> 01:15:08,500 And alone. 693 01:15:08,667 --> 01:15:11,875 So it works in the mind. 694 01:15:12,042 --> 01:15:14,042 It is now. 695 01:15:14,208 --> 01:15:17,792 Now, you must not fail. 696 01:15:19,667 --> 01:15:25,250 Cry if you can. Weep, but do not lament your distress. 697 01:15:26,375 --> 01:15:28,833 The road chose you, - 698 01:15:29,000 --> 01:15:32,958 - and you should be grateful for. 699 01:15:35,000 --> 01:15:39,625 Operation Morthor begins on September 13 - 700 01:15:39,792 --> 01:15:44,250 - at 06.00. It will go beyond Rompunch. 701 01:15:44,417 --> 01:15:49,000 We will take Katanga by force together with a governor from Léopoldville. 702 01:15:49,167 --> 01:15:52,208 Then we declare state of emergency. 703 01:15:52,375 --> 01:15:58,292 And this time we stay in Katanga, until it is a province again. 704 01:16:01,042 --> 01:16:04,042 I am personally traveling to the Congo. 705 01:16:04,208 --> 01:16:08,167 I am ready to negotiate with the central government. 706 01:16:08,333 --> 01:16:12,333 - And Tshombe. - And if he refuses to negotiate? 707 01:16:12,500 --> 01:16:14,375 If we have Katanga, he has no choice. 708 01:16:14,542 --> 01:16:19,333 - What about the Security Council? - They will be informed afterwards. 709 01:16:21,292 --> 01:16:25,292 - They cross the line. - Your objection has been noted. 710 01:16:30,167 --> 01:16:33,208 Then you must cross the line without me. 711 01:16:34,375 --> 01:16:37,042 I can't be a part of it. 712 01:16:37,208 --> 01:16:40,208 The gentlemen. 713 01:16:52,292 --> 01:16:58,667 Operation Morthor begins on September 13 at 06.00. 714 01:17:00,667 --> 01:17:03,708 Hammarskjöld has approved an offensive in Katanga, - 715 01:17:03,875 --> 01:17:06,958 - that goes much further than Rompunch. 716 01:17:07,125 --> 01:17:11,917 - It is practically a coup d'état. - Yes. He has gone too far. 717 01:17:13,708 --> 01:17:14,958 How can he do that? 718 01:17:15,125 --> 01:17:19,542 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs believes that it is against the UN Charter. 719 01:17:19,708 --> 01:17:21,750 Should I do something? 720 01:17:42,458 --> 01:17:47,167 The UN is planning an offensive tomorrow in Élisabethville. At 6. 721 01:17:47,333 --> 01:17:51,083 - What? - And Hammarskjöld travels to the Congo. 722 01:17:52,458 --> 01:17:57,250 - How do you know that? - More credible sources. 723 01:17:59,542 --> 01:18:04,208 I know an organization with the necessary means and abilities. 724 01:18:05,125 --> 01:18:09,792 - I leave it to you. - Good. Well. 725 01:18:24,333 --> 01:18:27,375 It is 6 o'clock in Élisabethville. 726 01:18:29,083 --> 01:18:33,333 - Morthor begins now. - Everything should go well, boss. 727 01:19:04,000 --> 01:19:05,792 Okay. Out, everybody. 728 01:19:29,125 --> 01:19:33,292 THE AIRPORT OF LÉOPOLDVILLE CONGO 729 01:19:59,833 --> 01:20:04,208 Operation Morthor was a failure. A total disaster. 730 01:20:04,375 --> 01:20:10,167 There are matches all over Élisabethville. UN soldiers are killed. 731 01:20:10,333 --> 01:20:13,792 They have fighter jets. We don't know from where. 732 01:20:13,958 --> 01:20:18,042 They knew we were coming. And one more thing. 733 01:20:18,208 --> 01:20:20,458 We have intelligence on a kill list. 734 01:20:20,625 --> 01:20:23,958 - They are at the top of the list. - What about Tshombe? 735 01:20:24,125 --> 01:20:28,292 He has gone underground. Nobody knows where he is. 736 01:20:28,458 --> 01:20:29,958 Let's meet the press. 737 01:20:30,125 --> 01:20:35,458 Secretary General, you know the battles in Élisabethville? 738 01:20:35,625 --> 01:20:38,375 When UN forces went on the attack at 6 this morning, - 739 01:20:38,542 --> 01:20:41,833 - then you must have approved the operation. 740 01:20:42,000 --> 01:20:46,292 - I'll probably let you know. - Where and when? 741 01:20:46,458 --> 01:20:49,167 - Day. Welcome to Léopoldville. - Thank you. 742 01:20:49,333 --> 01:20:52,708 - My employees. - My pleasure. 743 01:20:52,875 --> 01:20:56,083 I am sorry for the circumstances is not as desired. 744 01:20:56,250 --> 01:21:00,583 - I want a meeting with Tshombe. - We are working on it. 745 01:21:00,750 --> 01:21:05,042 Can I be absent in any way from tonight's events? 746 01:21:05,208 --> 01:21:08,375 It is important that you come. 747 01:21:08,542 --> 01:21:10,333 Understood. 748 01:21:22,958 --> 01:21:27,292 CONGO REDS MERCENARY CAMP KATANGA REGION, CONGO. 749 01:21:40,125 --> 01:21:47,083 Congo Red. It's Mr. Baldini and Renard. The customers I told about. 750 01:21:47,250 --> 01:21:49,500 Come along. 751 01:21:49,667 --> 01:21:53,125 Mr. Hunter says, They offer solutions. 752 01:21:53,292 --> 01:21:58,042 I am part of an organization which offers a specific service. 753 01:21:58,208 --> 01:22:01,000 We eliminate the problem. 754 01:22:02,042 --> 01:22:07,625 - That is why we are here. - Good. What resources do we get? 755 01:22:07,792 --> 01:22:12,500 - Everything you need. - Good. He must be monitored constantly. 756 01:22:12,667 --> 01:22:15,958 - We'll take care of that. - It must look like an accident. 757 01:22:16,125 --> 01:22:18,792 It costs more. 758 01:22:18,958 --> 01:22:20,833 Consequential murder? 759 01:22:21,000 --> 01:22:25,208 It should preferably be avoided. But we want the task done. 760 01:22:26,917 --> 01:22:29,083 Well. Reach. 761 01:22:29,250 --> 01:22:32,208 Let's eat. Bread. 762 01:22:37,875 --> 01:22:42,292 STURE LINNÉR'S VILLA LEOPOLDVILLE - CONGO 763 01:22:47,125 --> 01:22:48,958 Thank you. 764 01:22:49,125 --> 01:22:53,375 - Many people want to talk to you. - Yes, I can imagine that. 765 01:22:56,917 --> 01:23:00,875 General Secretary Hammarskjöld, Bill Gallway, US Ambassador. 766 01:23:01,042 --> 01:23:02,167 Ambassador. 767 01:23:02,333 --> 01:23:09,042 I'm here to protest The actions of UN troops in Katanga. 768 01:23:09,208 --> 01:23:12,542 - It was a necessary operation. - Unacceptable. 769 01:23:12,708 --> 01:23:14,958 It was supposed to prevent the genocide of the Luba. 770 01:23:15,125 --> 01:23:20,000 - You are not making it easy for yourselves. - It is not my job to do that. 771 01:23:20,167 --> 01:23:23,208 How about negotiating peace instead of committing a coup? 772 01:23:23,375 --> 01:23:26,542 I have to meet with Tshombe and the Central Government of the Congo. 773 01:23:26,708 --> 01:23:31,500 - That has always been my goal. - I demand that the operation be stopped. 774 01:23:31,667 --> 01:23:35,958 If the peace talks do not immediately implemented, - 775 01:23:36,125 --> 01:23:39,292 - then my government must withdraw its support for the UN in Katanga. 776 01:23:39,458 --> 01:23:44,375 At one point you have so many against you that it is better to leave. 777 01:23:54,458 --> 01:23:57,542 - Good evening. Are there any messages? - Yes. 778 01:24:01,875 --> 01:24:05,458 Still no sign of Tshombe. We can't meet with him tomorrow. 779 01:24:05,625 --> 01:24:08,083 We'll take care of that tomorrow. 780 01:24:15,833 --> 01:24:20,000 Do you need anything, before i go to bed? 781 01:24:21,833 --> 01:24:24,333 are you ok 782 01:24:24,500 --> 01:24:27,458 Everyone shuns my politics. 783 01:24:31,167 --> 01:24:35,500 They don't want change. They want power. 784 01:24:35,667 --> 01:24:38,708 And resources. 785 01:24:38,875 --> 01:24:42,375 They want to divide Africa between them like a pie, - 786 01:24:42,542 --> 01:24:45,375 - just as they have done for years. 787 01:24:46,458 --> 01:24:48,708 Just go to bed, Bill. Thanks. 788 01:24:50,542 --> 01:24:53,375 - Good night, boss. - Good night. 789 01:26:00,833 --> 01:26:02,792 Hands up. 790 01:26:02,958 --> 01:26:05,792 Turn around. Slowly. 791 01:26:10,708 --> 01:26:13,625 - Who are you? - George Lansdowne. 792 01:26:13,792 --> 01:26:16,292 I am Britain's envoy in the Congo. 793 01:26:16,458 --> 01:26:20,875 - What do you want? - Can we lower the gun? 794 01:26:24,417 --> 01:26:26,083 Day? 795 01:26:26,250 --> 01:26:30,583 It's Bill. It's okay. You can come out now. 796 01:26:30,750 --> 01:26:35,000 Mr. general secretary. President Tshombe would like to meet with you. 797 01:26:38,708 --> 01:26:42,667 That's good news. Come inside. 798 01:26:42,833 --> 01:26:47,667 My contacts in the government of Katanga has created the opportunity for a meeting. 799 01:26:47,833 --> 01:26:51,583 - And the conditions? - We have none. 800 01:26:51,750 --> 01:26:54,917 In addition to time and place for security reasons. 801 01:26:55,083 --> 01:26:57,833 This is your meeting. 802 01:26:58,000 --> 01:26:59,750 Their politics. 803 01:27:01,125 --> 01:27:04,583 You will meet at Ndola Airport 16 km from the Katanga border - 804 01:27:04,750 --> 01:27:08,250 - under the Rhodesian Federation and the aegis of Great Britain. 805 01:27:08,417 --> 01:27:14,333 You are leaving tomorrow. Good luck, Mr. Hammarskjöld. 806 01:27:15,542 --> 01:27:19,250 Thank you, Lord Lansdowne. Thanks. 807 01:27:19,417 --> 01:27:22,000 - Away Wieschhoff. - Let's just... 808 01:27:22,167 --> 01:27:24,625 We'll meet here in a quarter of an hour. And call Linnér. 809 01:27:24,792 --> 01:27:29,833 Flying into enemy territory without soldiers is naive, - 810 01:27:30,000 --> 01:27:33,167 - stubborn and downright stupid. 811 01:27:33,333 --> 01:27:37,917 We must insist that Tshombe coming to Léopoldville. 812 01:27:40,875 --> 01:27:45,792 If you think we can claim it, then you are naive. 813 01:27:45,958 --> 01:27:49,375 To meet with Tshombe is my only chance. 814 01:27:50,500 --> 01:27:53,500 I carry my position prestige with me. 815 01:27:59,167 --> 01:28:03,958 We can charter a DC-6 from Transair with a Swedish crew. 816 01:28:04,125 --> 01:28:07,542 - Escort? - Ethiopia can send four fighter jets. 817 01:28:07,708 --> 01:28:12,833 But they have to refuel on the way here, either in Uganda or Kenya. 818 01:28:13,000 --> 01:28:15,500 The British must give permission to do so. 819 01:28:15,667 --> 01:28:18,208 It shouldn't be a problem. 820 01:28:21,542 --> 01:28:25,583 Excellent. Thanks. Just sit down. 821 01:28:25,750 --> 01:28:27,917 - Coffee? - Thank you. 822 01:28:35,917 --> 01:28:38,458 Boss, the mail is here. 823 01:28:44,917 --> 01:28:46,083 Thanks Bill. 824 01:28:46,250 --> 01:28:48,833 - Do you have anything for New York? - No. 825 01:28:51,917 --> 01:28:56,792 We drive to the airport ten minutes. See you downstairs. 826 01:29:18,500 --> 01:29:22,208 Dear Day. I've been thinking and thinking, - 827 01:29:22,375 --> 01:29:25,875 - and I feel that I must share my thoughts with you. 828 01:29:26,042 --> 01:29:28,750 I think you are making a big mistake. 829 01:29:28,917 --> 01:29:31,333 You stand guard about your position, - 830 01:29:31,500 --> 01:29:35,667 - but our friendship cannot be a threat to anyone. 831 01:29:35,833 --> 01:29:40,167 And I see how you sacrifice everything for others, - 832 01:29:40,333 --> 01:29:43,292 - but you also have the right to a life. 833 01:29:44,625 --> 01:29:48,042 Right to seek happiness and the love. 834 01:29:48,208 --> 01:29:53,667 So I'm asking you. Don't push me away from you again. 835 01:30:06,625 --> 01:30:09,750 I still have something to be posted. Is it too late? 836 01:30:09,917 --> 01:30:12,542 - I'm not sure. Let me see. - Yes. 837 01:30:16,208 --> 01:30:20,708 - Has the mail to the USA been collected? - No. 838 01:30:21,792 --> 01:30:23,417 - It worked. - Good. 839 01:30:38,667 --> 01:30:41,167 There will be no escort. 840 01:30:41,333 --> 01:30:44,458 - What? - The British hesitate. Nobody answers. 841 01:30:44,625 --> 01:30:49,167 - And that means? - They will not take part in the conflict. 842 01:30:50,000 --> 01:30:54,458 But they won't reject us either. No permit, no escort. 843 01:30:54,625 --> 01:30:59,875 You cannot fly without an escort. You must blow it off. It's too dangerous. 844 01:31:10,042 --> 01:31:13,792 I have to board that plane. You must decide for yourself. 845 01:31:16,792 --> 01:31:19,750 - Captain. - Mr. Hammarskjöld. 846 01:31:19,917 --> 01:31:22,583 The trip is coming to take approximately eight hours. 847 01:31:22,750 --> 01:31:25,375 - So we arrive at midnight. - Correct. 848 01:31:25,542 --> 01:31:31,000 We're on radio silence, so there's nobody contact with the ground before near Ndola. 849 01:31:31,167 --> 01:31:36,375 I have complete confidence in you, Captain. It will probably work, this. 850 01:31:51,375 --> 01:31:54,625 One of us must stay in Léopoldville. 851 01:31:54,792 --> 01:31:59,542 If something happens and we both… Someone has to stay here. 852 01:31:59,708 --> 01:32:03,542 - Are you asking or begging me? - I'm begging you. 853 01:32:05,625 --> 01:32:07,958 Good luck. 854 01:32:08,125 --> 01:32:10,458 Thanks. 855 01:32:43,917 --> 01:32:47,375 Hunter to Congo Red. Hunter to Congo Red. 856 01:32:47,542 --> 01:32:50,708 - Hunter for Congo Red. - Congo Ride here. 857 01:32:50,875 --> 01:32:55,500 They approach Ndola around midnight without an escort. 858 01:32:55,667 --> 01:32:59,833 Radio silence, but they must turn on for the radio before they land. 859 01:33:00,000 --> 01:33:02,750 - Unaccompanied? - Yes. 860 01:33:08,417 --> 01:33:12,583 Midnight. They fly without an escort and during radio silence. 861 01:33:12,750 --> 01:33:15,667 How do we find their position? 862 01:33:15,833 --> 01:33:19,792 They must turn on the radio, before they land. 863 01:33:19,958 --> 01:33:23,167 How long until we know they are there until they land? 864 01:33:23,333 --> 01:33:26,375 15-20 minutes. 865 01:33:27,458 --> 01:33:29,375 That's enough. 866 01:33:34,417 --> 01:33:37,500 NDOLA AIRPORT NORTHERN RHODESIA 867 01:33:41,167 --> 01:33:43,458 What is it? 868 01:33:46,125 --> 01:33:47,958 Nothing. 869 01:33:50,917 --> 01:33:52,667 Take courage. 870 01:33:57,125 --> 01:34:01,000 - Welcome to Ndola, Mr. President. - Thank you. 871 01:34:04,500 --> 01:34:08,792 Madam President. Welcome. This way. 872 01:34:08,958 --> 01:34:13,833 - Over here, Mr. President. - Any final comments? 873 01:34:18,542 --> 01:34:20,625 Through this. 874 01:34:20,792 --> 01:34:23,292 Can you trust Hammarskjöld? 875 01:34:24,375 --> 01:34:26,792 It's right in here. 876 01:34:35,958 --> 01:34:40,458 Let's close the blinds. Make yourselves comfortable. 877 01:34:53,625 --> 01:34:57,667 The road. You must follow it. 878 01:34:57,833 --> 01:35:02,042 The happiness. You must forget it. 879 01:35:02,208 --> 01:35:05,833 The chalice. You have to empty it. 880 01:35:06,792 --> 01:35:10,333 The pain. You have to hide it. 881 01:35:11,542 --> 01:35:14,875 The answer. You have to learn it. 882 01:35:16,292 --> 01:35:18,208 The end. 883 01:35:18,375 --> 01:35:20,958 You must wear it. 884 01:35:25,042 --> 01:35:30,042 The Secretary General's plane has not yet made radio contact. It will happen soon. 885 01:35:30,208 --> 01:35:35,500 - I apologize for the delay. - Another UN humiliation. 886 01:35:35,667 --> 01:35:41,000 I am deeply sorry. It is not the Secretary-General's intention. 887 01:35:41,167 --> 01:35:43,500 It's just a safety procedure. 888 01:35:43,667 --> 01:35:48,083 In the meantime, I have arranged some food for you and your company. 889 01:35:48,250 --> 01:35:49,875 Be safe. 890 01:35:58,292 --> 01:36:02,708 We should have Lake Tanganyika below us in a little while. 190 degrees in two minutes. 891 01:36:02,875 --> 01:36:06,667 Received. 190 degrees in two minutes. 892 01:36:07,750 --> 01:36:10,333 Hello. A quarter past eleven. 893 01:36:10,500 --> 01:36:13,875 They can't be far away. Get ready. 894 01:36:22,083 --> 01:36:24,875 20 minutes until we land. 895 01:36:38,000 --> 01:36:40,125 There we have Ndola. 896 01:36:42,667 --> 01:36:45,833 Sierra Echo Bravo Delta Yankee. We see your light, Ndola. 897 01:36:46,000 --> 01:36:49,625 This is Ndola, SE-BDY. Give us your position. 898 01:36:49,792 --> 01:36:54,000 Above Kasama, 20 minutes from Ndola. 899 01:36:54,167 --> 01:36:58,375 The goal is approaching. Stick south. Off. 900 01:37:17,667 --> 01:37:19,708 There is Ndola. 901 01:37:20,708 --> 01:37:22,375 Finally. 902 01:37:28,125 --> 01:37:31,500 I can see a transport plane low down. 903 01:37:31,667 --> 01:37:34,125 All the lights are on. 904 01:37:35,417 --> 01:37:36,500 I'm going for it. 905 01:37:43,542 --> 01:37:47,000 Confirmed. It is a Transair DC-6 aircraft. 906 01:37:47,167 --> 01:37:49,667 It's the right plane. 907 01:37:58,333 --> 01:37:59,833 Damn. 908 01:38:00,000 --> 01:38:04,125 Bill, I guess you haven't an extra shoelace? 909 01:38:05,375 --> 01:38:07,917 No. 910 01:38:08,083 --> 01:38:10,042 - Here. Take mine. - No, no. 911 01:38:13,375 --> 01:38:16,125 What would I do without you? 912 01:39:26,042 --> 01:39:27,917 The target has been shot down. 913 01:39:28,083 --> 01:39:30,917 15 kilometers west of the finish line. 914 01:40:48,125 --> 01:40:50,500 It's over. 915 01:40:50,667 --> 01:40:53,542 A found... 916 01:40:53,708 --> 01:40:57,292 ...permanent solution to the problem with Dag Hammarskjöld. 917 01:40:57,458 --> 01:41:00,375 They can leave now. 918 01:41:00,542 --> 01:41:03,792 Go home. We will contact you. 919 01:41:17,667 --> 01:41:19,667 Yes? 920 01:41:19,833 --> 01:41:22,000 Thanks. 921 01:41:38,125 --> 01:41:40,458 It is confirmed. 922 01:41:40,625 --> 01:41:43,042 They are dead. 923 01:41:44,417 --> 01:41:46,417 It's in the news. 924 01:41:47,625 --> 01:41:50,792 This is a special news broadcast. 925 01:41:50,958 --> 01:41:54,750 UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld is dead - 926 01:41:54,917 --> 01:41:56,750 - in a plane crash in Africa. 927 01:41:56,917 --> 01:42:00,292 Hammarskjöld was on his way from Léopoldville in the Congo - 928 01:42:00,458 --> 01:42:03,542 - for a meeting with Katanga President Tshombe, - 929 01:42:03,708 --> 01:42:07,958 - when his plane crashed outside the town of Ndola in Northern Rhodesia. 930 01:42:08,125 --> 01:42:12,667 The cause of the plane crash not yet known. 931 01:42:52,958 --> 01:42:55,625 Dear Peter. 932 01:42:55,792 --> 01:42:58,458 You stirred feelings in me, - 933 01:42:58,625 --> 01:43:02,250 - as I thought was lost forever. 934 01:43:02,417 --> 01:43:06,083 I want to thank you for that. 935 01:43:08,833 --> 01:43:13,708 The loneliness and the duty have been my companions so long, - 936 01:43:13,875 --> 01:43:18,333 - that I have repressed all the pain and longing. 937 01:43:21,625 --> 01:43:26,208 In a few months my term of office is over. 938 01:43:26,375 --> 01:43:30,917 If you want to meet again, then my door is open for that. 939 01:43:33,250 --> 01:43:35,708 Your friend, Dag. 940 01:44:04,667 --> 01:44:07,000 What needs to go to Sweden. 941 01:44:08,167 --> 01:44:12,083 What needs to be deposited. The paintings must return to MoMA. 942 01:44:29,292 --> 01:44:33,208 To be opened by my secretary, Hanna, in the event of my death. 943 01:44:52,000 --> 01:44:56,333 I have written these records throughout my life - 944 01:44:56,500 --> 01:45:00,750 - without thinking about, that someone else should read them. 945 01:45:00,917 --> 01:45:04,750 But now, with the latest events of time and all, - 946 01:45:04,917 --> 01:45:10,208 - which has been said and written about me, it is different. 947 01:45:13,167 --> 01:45:18,833 These records are the only thing true portrait of me. 948 01:45:19,875 --> 01:45:23,667 A kind of white paper about an agreement - 949 01:45:23,833 --> 01:45:26,833 - between myself and God. 950 01:45:31,542 --> 01:45:38,125 To be opened by my secretary Hanna in the event of my death. 951 01:45:59,542 --> 01:46:01,917 Three months after his death - 952 01:46:02,083 --> 01:46:06,500 - was awarded to Dag Hammarskjöld Nobel Peace Prize. 953 01:46:08,708 --> 01:46:13,708 The plane crash was investigated twice in 1961 by the Rhodesian authorities. 954 01:46:13,875 --> 01:46:17,458 They concluded, that the plane crash was due to pilot error. 955 01:46:19,875 --> 01:46:22,333 In September 2017, 56 years after the plane crash, - 956 01:46:22,500 --> 01:46:26,292 - concluded a UN investigation, that there was much evidence of, - 957 01:46:26,458 --> 01:46:28,917 - that the plane crash in Ndola was due to another flight. 958 01:46:31,250 --> 01:46:34,667 In all that time, the United States has and Britain rejected - 959 01:46:34,833 --> 01:46:37,250 - to open more of their archives, - 960 01:46:37,417 --> 01:46:41,667 - which could contain information about the events in Ndola. 961 01:46:44,042 --> 01:46:47,917 In 1963 they became Katangese troops expelled by the UN. 962 01:46:48,083 --> 01:46:52,833 The Congo was thus reunited, and Moïse Tshombe went into exile in 1965. 963 01:46:55,292 --> 01:46:58,375 After Dag Hammarskjöld's death His diary was found. 964 01:46:58,542 --> 01:47:03,083 The poems and the spiritual reflections in it showed an intense inner life, - 965 01:47:03,250 --> 01:47:06,708 - as otherwise not known to the public. 966 01:47:06,875 --> 01:47:09,833 His book "Vejmærk" was published in 1963. 967 01:47:10,000 --> 01:47:13,750 It is still bought and read everywhere on the globe. 968 01:47:22,000 --> 01:47:26,917 It was a sad Stockholm, we met today. 969 01:47:27,083 --> 01:47:32,458 Rarely has a news caused such grief and uneasiness. 970 01:47:34,875 --> 01:47:37,750 At 18 was held a minute's silence - 971 01:47:37,917 --> 01:47:40,833 - for the Swedish people great countryman. 972 01:47:41,000 --> 01:47:46,167 Not just Stockholm, but all of Sweden, stands still. 973 01:53:38,750 --> 01:53:42,792 Translation: Jesper Buhl Scandinavian Text Service