Review of Balibo (2009) by Scott M — 18 Mar 2010
This is an excellent drama, and one of the best Australian films I have seen in some time. It tells the true story of a bunch of Australian journalists who went missing around the time of Indonesia's 1975 invasion of neighboring East Timor.
There was a massive cover up about how these journalists were killed. The truth was only revealed several years ago. What is portrayed at the end of the film does match what official inquiries uncovered.
The makers of this film do not take sides politically, but as I contained my emotions at the climax, I was left wondering why my own country's government, and other nations turned their back on East Timor for so long?
This review of Balibo (2009) was written by Scott M on 18 Mar 2010.
Balibo has generally received positive reviews.
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