It is frequently cited as a must-see film for journalists , highlighting the risks taken to expose war crimes.
is a gripping political thriller directed by Robert Connolly that depicts the real-life events surrounding the 1975 Indonesian invasion of East Timor . Balibo(2009)
The film focuses on the true story of the —a group of Australian-based journalists who were captured and murdered by Indonesian special forces while reporting on the escalating conflict. Anthony LaPaglia stars as veteran journalist Roger East , who travels to East Timor to investigate their disappearance, accompanied by a young José Ramos-Horta , played by Oscar Isaac in an AACTA Award-winning performance . Key Highlights It is frequently cited as a must-see film