Balibo

2009 Mystery & Suspense

In the aftermath of the shooting of five Australian journalists in East Timor, a curious sixth named Roger East (Anthony LaPaglia) is convinced by charismatic acquaintance Jose Romas-Horta, a man who would prove to have a bright and influential future, to investigate the incident. Balibo is a political thriller and true-crime story based on 1975's Balibo Five executions and an ensuing 30-year cover-up.

Director: Robert Connolly

Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Damon Gameau, Nathan Phillips, Gyton Grantley, Mark Winter

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Awards

  • Best Original Soundtrack Album

    ARIA Music Awards (2009)

  • Best Film Score

    Australasian Performing Rights Association (2009)

  • Best Direction in a Feature Film

    Australian Directors Guild (2010)

     
  • Best Achievement in Editing

    Australian Film Institute (2009)

  • Avid Award for Best Editing on a Feature Film

    Australian Screen Editors (2010)