IMDb 8.1 2000 HD

The Diplomat

The Diplomat

2000
Documentary
52 min NR USA
1 / 10
8.1 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tom Zubrycki
Starring
Ali Alatas / Bill Clinton / Xanana Gusmão / Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe / Kofi Annan

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Reviews

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Isabella Rossi
May 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Diplomat' chronicles the crucial final years of East Timor's bid for independence, centering on the tireless work of José Ramos Horta. The documentary effectively conveys the political upheaval surrounding Indonesia's President Suharto's fall and the subsequent referendum.…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A potent and timely reminder of the fight for freedom, 'The Diplomat' zeroes in on the dramatic final act of East Timor's long campaign for independence. The film masterfully encapsulates the hopes and horrors of this period, from…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Diplomat' serves as a focused retrospective on the climactic moments of East Timor's independence. The film highlights José Ramos Horta’s persistent efforts, charting the course from Suharto's fall to the eventual UN intervention. While the narrative arc…

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Marcus Thorne
May 11, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a vital and deeply affecting documentary. 'The Diplomat' doesn't shy away from the brutality that accompanied East Timor's push for self-determination, presenting the post-referendum carnage with stark realism. José Ramos Horta emerges as a resolute figure,…

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Eleanor Vance
May 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'The Diplomat' offers a compelling, if at times harrowing, look at the final, tumultuous years of East Timor's fight for independence. Focusing on Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta, the film effectively navigates the seismic political shifts…

FAQs

While José Ramos Horta's campaign spanned 24 years, 'The Diplomat' specifically concentrates on the dramatic final stages of his long journey. The narrative picks up momentum with the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, leading into the crucial referendum on East Timor's future. It meticulously covers the events from the vote itself, the ensuing violence, the UN intervention, and Ramos Horta's triumphant return, providing an in-depth look at this decisive period.