The Veto
A film confronting the single greatest threat to global peace & security
2026 · 33m · N/A Documentary
Overview
For 80 years, the UN Security Council permanent member veto power has been the subject of constant debate, within the UN and without. The veto itself isn’t going away—it’s ‘veto-proof’. But when vetoes are cast in the face of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, obligations under international law and the UN Charter must be considered. Such veto uses have led to massive loss of life, displacement of millions, and the multilateral order pushed to a breaking point. The film, featuring leading global experts, puts aside ‘the impossibility of change’ and explores real paths to breaking the Security Council deadlock, and avoiding a third global conflict. This is an urgent film for global audiences — it’s an issue that truly affects us all.
Director and cast
- Martin Kimani as Martin Kimani
- Oleksandra Matviichuk as Oleksandra Matviichuk
- Christian Wenaweser as Christian Wenaweser
- Lana Nusseibeh as Lana Nusseibeh
- Dr. Ardi Imseis as Dr. Ardi Imseis
- Dr. Jennifer Trahan as Dr. Jennifer Trahan
- Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein as Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein
- Fatou Bensouda as Fatou Bensouda
- Julian Borger as Julian Borger
- Larry Johnson as Larry Johnson
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