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East Timor: Birth of a Nation

2002

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EP1 Rosa's Story Jan 01, 2002

Rosa Martins was born in East Timor in 1974, the year before Indonesia invaded. Her father, a Fretilin delegate, was killed by Indonesian soldiers in 1978. Her mother died of starvation. Of eight siblings, only Rosa and her younger brother survived the occupation.

EP2 Lu Olo's Story Jan 01, 2002

For more than 20 years, Francisco “Lu Olo” Guterres was a guerilla fighter in the East Timorese struggle against Indonesian occupation. He is one of only a handful of Falintil commanders who was never captured by the enemy and the only original member of Fretilin to have survived in East Timor. Now, he has left the military to take up the position of President of Fretilin, the political party that led the resistance.
5.5| 0h30m| en
Synopsis

A look at how a country is born, literally from the ashes, and how the East Timorese people are working to build a future. Each program in this two part series tells the powerful personal story of a remarkably resilient individual. In examining their experiences, the series explores the complex issues and difficult decisions that are involved in reconciling the past and creating a new and independent nation.

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NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!
Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Usamah Harvey The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.