Robert Connolly has made a brave and deeply disturbing film.
Balibo (2009)
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Reviews Counted:6
Fresh:6
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.3/10
Synopsis: 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... 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 intensifies and an unlikely friendship develops between the last foreign correspondent in East Timor and the man who will become President. [More]
Starring: Anthony LaPaglia
Starring: Anthony LaPaglia
Director: Robert Connolly
Director: Robert Connolly
Reviews for Balibo
Despite [the] drawbacks, Balibo still tells a very powerful story, one that needed to be told.
An incredible film with a well crafted script, beautiful cinematography and a touching story that exposes a deep anger and sorrow.
The occasional misstep does not blunt this gripping thriller's impact. Or its fierce anger.
The worst cliche in Australian cinema is that we have so many Australian stories that need to be told. Normally it is tripe. In the case of Balibo, they actually found one.
Balibo is a strong film, and Connolly's best to date. Despite the plaudits of many of my fellow critics, it's not a perfect film...but it's a bloody good one.
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