July 2006: Under the blazing sun of southern Lebanon, four unarmed UN peacekeepers were on patrol when disaster struck. Among them was Canadian Major Paeta Hess-von Kruedener.
His widow, Cynthia Wadsworth, remembers their final phone call: despite the crackle of static, she told him, "I love you." Minutes later, their post was bombed.
These heartbreaking moments and more are at the heart of the documentary Blue Helmets, No Borders, premiering September 16 on CGTN. 🎬
Through interviews with survivors, rare archival footage, and on-the-ground reporting, the film captures the courage, sacrifice, and bonds that unite peacekeepers across the globe. 🌍
From the precarious checkpoints of Lebanon to remote missions in other hotspots, this documentary offers a front-row seat to the realities of keeping the peace—and the human stories that often go untold.
Don’t miss Blue Helmets, No Borders, a compelling look at life behind the blue flag. 📺
Reference(s):
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