Award Ceremony Short Film at Peace Palace, The Hague.

Video Production and Post-Production – Ramaz Melashvilli & Maaki Nurmeots

Former Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, conflict mediator, and UN diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi was honored with the Carnegie Wateler Peace Prize 2014 in the Great Hall of Justice at the Peace Palace. This esteemed award, presented by the Carnegie Foundation, recognized Brahimi’s remarkable contributions as an international mediator, showcasing his expertise in peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction in conflict zones.

The short film commences with archival footage from the League of Nations Assembly in 1929, featuring Aristide Briand, the First delegate of France, advocating for disarmament as a pivotal tool to eradicate the scourge of war. This foundational idea, echoed in the United Nations Charter and its ongoing mission, underscores the historical significance of Brahimi’s work as a UN delegate. Through a blend of historical context and musical drama, the film draws parallels between Brahimi’s efforts and those of other esteemed individuals who have courageously pursued peace and humanitarian goals.