The Helsinki Effect – Worldpremiere
Experience the world premiere of 'The Helsinki Effect'. In the summer of 1975, world leaders from East and West met in Helsinki to discuss security and cooperation during the Cold War. A political chess game with world peace at stake, and a historic event that still resonates today.
The film delves into detailed archival footage and recently declassified conversations, revealing how the summit crucially shaped the world. With sharp political analysis and an ironic approach to the diplomatic drama, ‘The Helsinki Effect’ provides a unique insight into how rights and power are intertwined, and how decisions made back then continue to echo in today’s unsettled world.