On 18 and 19 February 2024, Co-chair Ban Ki-moon and Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) CEO Monika Froehler attended the Cinema for Peace 2024 in Berlin, Germany, which hosted the World Premiere of the film “The Quiet Diplomat: Ban Ki-moon and the Future of the United Nations” and inaugurated the first World Forum on the Future of Democracy, Tech, and Humankind.

Held as part of the World Forum hosted by Cinema For Peace, “The Quiet Diplomat” is a documentary film on Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s global impact, personal life, and the future of the United Nations.

“I am humbled by the work of the film team, but I promise I will not run for an Oscar as a leading actor.”, says Co-chair Ban Ki-moon to the audience and famous guests like Sharon Stone and Sir Bob Geldof.

Co-chair Ban Ki-moon receiving the Cinema For Peace award in Berlin.

BKMC CEO Froehler said about the World Premiere:

“This week, I had the pleasure to be with Former UN Secretary-General and BKMC Co-chair Ban Ki-moon in Berlin for the premiere of the documentary film “The Quiet Diplomat” with Cinema For Peace Foundation Berlin. The amazing team of Charles Lyon did a great job in capturing the life of Ban Ki-moon, growing up during the Korean War and receiving aid from the United Nations to the helm of the United Nations. I am grateful that I am carrying on his legacy with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, fostering leadership for the SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.”

“The Quiet Diplomat” was directed by Charles Lyons and produced by Susan Lee MacDonald, Bright Leaf Pictures and Cinema for Peace in association with Star Entertainment GmbH.

Read more about the World Premiere here.