ESSAYS FOR PEACE
5 x 25mins
Essays for Peace is a compelling documentary series that explores the intersection of contemporary art, technology, and social activism. Centered on the vision of artist Martín Bonadeo, the series narrates a 25-year odyssey: the transformation of a personal artistic gesture into a massive global movement. The project’s core mission is as simple as it is profound—to replace the noise of modern media with the silent, flickering image of a lit candle on every possible screen for International Peace Day.
Across six immersive episodes, the series blends rare archival footage with stunning visual records of the 120,000 screens that have participated in previous editions. From iconic landmarks to personal devices in 250 cities, the narrative weaves together the artist’s personal quest for inner peace with a collective action that transcends borders.
Conceived as an “audiovisual essay,” the series invites viewers to disconnect from the chaos and reconnect with a shared human purpose. Scheduled for a worldwide release on September 21, 2026, the documentary will premiere alongside the project’s third global edition, which aims to reach over 500 cities simultaneously. Essays for Peace is not just a documentary; it is a global invitation to silence the world and light a light for humanity.
