I’m not one to generally post trailers alone – as I watch far too many to simply keep posting trailers and people know where they are. But this is a major exception.

Though the film trailer premiered today on its official website today, I was privileged to view the film yesterday at a screening the film-makers hosted for the families connected to the Balibo 5, Roger East, and the East Timorese community. I am connected, apart of that community and was immensely honoured to be able to attend with my sisters.

At the moment, it is too soon, too fresh to share with you my thoughts on the movie, and how powerful it was, to conjure memories, and emotions connected with East Timor, and my parents. At the moment, the best I can say is if the trailer does not convince you that this is a masterpiece in Australian film-making (and those that know me, know I am not particularly patriotic when it comes to such films) hopefully, my upcoming post on the film, and how I’m connected to it will.

The film opens the Melbourne International Film Festival on July 24th, and will be released nationally on August 13th.

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