A Hero’s Journey (2006) http://www.gilscrinefilms.com.au/product.asp?SKU=AHJ
The first and former president of Timor Leste Xanana Gusmao narrated the whole movie. It was the tale of the birth of a country. It was an emotional and personal journey of a person, and the beautiful country he inherited. So intimate and personal of a president in telling his affection for his people and the country. Not much did I know about Timor Leste before I watched the movie, except news of conflicts and bloodshed. The movie inspired me to read about Timor Leste's history, and to find out what really happened between Timor Leste and Indonesia. Like many in the mini theatre, my tears could not stop coming down from my eyes, especially watching stories first person of real people. The movie inspired me to travel. The cinematography was superb. Credit to the cameramen and women. But even an idiot will make Timor Leste look great! Timor Leste has inherited such a beautiful country from God. I have not seen many places that are more beautiful than Timor Leste. The movie inspired me to make a trip there to see Timor Leste for myself. In 2008/2009 I did that. It was a short (and costly) but memorable experience. http://picasaweb.google.com/hhpang/JourneyToTheEast#
I have seldom felt more touched by a movie, let alone a documentary than A Hero's Journey. Gusmao is currently the Prime Minister of Timor Leste.
