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Balibo (2009)
Director: Robert Connolly
Cast: Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau
7.0
100%Runtime111 min
Rating15
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As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie
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Balibo (2009) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Robert Connolly, receiving a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is a drama, mystery and thriller that investigates the fate of five Australian journalists who went missing during Indonesia's invasion of East Timor. While the IMDb rating is 7.0/10, the film has been praised for its gripping narrative and powerful performances.
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Balibo (2009) is a gripping political thriller directed by Robert Connolly, featuring powerful performances from Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, and Nathan Phillips. The film delves into the tragic fate of five Australian journalists who went missing in East Timor, providing a compelling exploration of journalism, politics, and the human cost of conflict.
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Balibo is a 2009 Australian war film directed by Robert Connolly. Based on true events, the film follows the story of the Balibo Five, a group of journalists who were captured and killed while reporting on activities a few months prior to the Indonesian invasion of East Timor in December 1975. The film, which takes its name from the town of Balibo, is loosely based on the 2001 book Cover-Up by Jill Jolliffe, an Australian journalist who met the men before they were killed.
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