Released: 16 November 2012
Country: United States
Director: Alex Meillier
Producer: Tanya Ager Meillier
Writers: Tanya Ager Meillier, Alex Meillier
Lead Actors: Xanana Gusmão, José Ramos Horta, Geoffrey Robinson
Synopsis:
The documentary Alias Ruby Blade focuses on the independence of Timor-Leste, told through the story of Kirsty Sword Gusmão, human rights activist and former First Lady of Timor-Leste. Once an aspiring documentary filmmaker, Kirsty worked for a time for the Timorese resistance in Jakarta, where she was known under the nom-de-guerre Ruby Blade and became acquainted with Xanana Gusmão, then leader of the resistance and later the country’s first president.
CCOI’s Role:
CCOI provided technical assistance to the filmmakers, as well as access to archival material.
Related UN Issues:
Sustainable Development Goals - #16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and #17 Parternships for Goals
News Coverage:
[Tribeca Film Festival] Alias Ruby Blade: A Story of Love and Revolution
[United Nations] UN peacekeeping work in Timor-Leste appears in Tribeca Film Festival Entry