Abdul & José (2019)

During Timor's brutal occupation by Indonesia thousands of children were stolen, as were many of the country's resources. This is 'Jose' Abdul Rahman's story. In 1978 Jose, eight at the time, was hiding on Mount Matebian when a plane dropped a bomb, killing 22 of his family. He survived, fled the mountain and started following an Indonesian Battalion. The soldiers forced Jose, and many other boys, to work as porters. In 1979 the soldiers took the children by ship to Indonesia.

Director: Lurdes Pires, Luigi Acquisto
Genre: Documentary, Family, History, TV Movie, War
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: FairTrade Films, Dili Film Works
Country: East Timor, Indonesia, Timor-Leste
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Lurdes Pires, Luigi Acquisto
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abdul & José about?
During Timor's brutal occupation by Indonesia thousands of children were stolen, as were many of the country's resources. This is 'Jose' Abdul Rahman's story. In 1978 Jose, eight at the time, was hiding on Mount Matebian when a plane dropped a bomb, killing 22 of his family. He survived, fled the mountain and started following an Indonesian Battalion. The soldiers forced Jose, and many other boys, to work as porters. In 1979 the soldiers took the children by ship to Indonesia.
Who directed Abdul & José?
Abdul & José was directed by Lurdes Pires, Luigi Acquisto.
How long is Abdul & José?
Abdul & José has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Abdul & José?
Abdul & José is a Documentary, Family, History, TV Movie, War film.
Where was Abdul & José produced?
Abdul & José was produced in East Timor, Indonesia, Timor-Leste.