The Diplomat
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Zubrycki
- Screenplay & Story
- Geoff Barter, Wilson da Silva
- Original Title
- The Diplomat
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Emerald Films, Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Zubrycki
Geoff Barter, Wilson da Silva
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Zubrycki
Director
Geoff Barter
Writer
Wilson da Silva
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Diplomat
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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 principal cast of The Diplomat includes Ali Alatas, Bill Clinton, Xanana Gusmão, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe, Kofi Annan.
When was The Diplomat released and how long is it?
The Diplomat was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 52m.