2002, 2 x 55 minute episodes

Rosa's Story, Lu Olo's Story

East Timor-Birth of a Nation looks 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.

A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with Abracadabra Film and Television Productions. Developed with the assistance of Film Victoria. Produced with the assistance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Classification: PG. Consumer Advice: Adult themes, low level coarse language.

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Franco di Chiera

Luigi Acquisto, Stella Zammataro (Producers), Andrew Sully (Associate Producer)

Luigi Acquisto, Andrew Sully

Luigi Acquisto

Cate Blanchett

Level: Secondary, Tertiary, Lifelong Learning

Curriculum links include Studies of Religion, SOSE/HSIE, Politics, International Studies, Asian Studies, Asian History, English, Media Studies

 East Timor-Birth of a Nation Teachers Notes (Acrobat PDF Document, 388Kb)

 East Timor-Birth of a Nation Press Kit (Microsoft Word Document, 127Kb)

ABC website
Luigi Acquisto profile - Melbourne Independent Filmmakers
The Age Online - interview with Luigi Acquisto (director)

Diplomat, The (Feature Version), Rosa's Journey - The Story of a Nation