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The Diplomat

200052mTom Zubrycki
IMDb 8.1

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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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What is The Diplomat (2000) 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…

Who stars in The Diplomat?

The Diplomat stars Ali Alatas (Self (archive footage)), Bill Clinton (Self (archive footage)), Xanana Gusmão (Self), Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe (Self (archive footage)), Kofi Annan (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Tom Zubrycki.

How long is The Diplomat?

The Diplomat has a runtime of 52 min and premiered in 2000.

Is The Diplomat worth watching?

The Diplomat holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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