The Diplomat (2000)
For 24 years East Timor's freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta campaigned to secure independence for his country, a Portuguese colony invaded by Indonesia in 1975. The Diplomat takes up Ramos Horta's story in the final dramatic stages of his long journey - the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, the referendum to determine East Timor's future, the overwhelming vote for independence, the devastating carnage that ensued, the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers, and Ramos Horta's final triumphant return to his homeland.
Director: Tom Zubrycki
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: August 17, 2000
Cast
- Ali Alatas - Self (archive footage)
- Bill Clinton - Self (archive footage)
- Xanana Gusmão - Self
- Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe - Self (archive footage)
- Kofi Annan - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Production: Emerald Films, Film Australia
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Tom Zubrycki
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Diplomat about?
- For 24 years East Timor's freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta campaigned to secure independence for his country, a Portuguese colony invaded by Indonesia in 1975. The Diplomat takes up Ramos Horta's story in the final dramatic stages of his long journey - the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, the referendum to determine East Timor's future, the overwhelming vote for independence, the devastating carnage that ensued, the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers, and Ramos Horta's final triumphant return to his homeland.
- Who directed The Diplomat?
- The Diplomat was directed by Tom Zubrycki.
- Who stars in The Diplomat?
- The Diplomat stars Ali Alatas, Bill Clinton, Xanana Gusmão, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe, Kofi Annan.
- How long is The Diplomat?
- The Diplomat has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is The Diplomat?
- The Diplomat is a Documentary film.