Abdul & José
Originally released in 2019. Abdul & José is a documentary/family film. directed by Lurdes Pires. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During Timor's brutal occupation by Indonesia thousands of children were stolen, as were many of the country's resources. This is 'Jose' Abdul Rahman's story. In 1978 Jose, eight at the time, was hiding on Mount Matebian when a plane dropped a bomb, killing 22 of his family. He survived, fled the mountain and started following an Indonesian Battalion. The soldiers forced Jose, and many other boys, to work as porters. In 1979 the soldiers took the children by ship to Indonesia.
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- FairTrade Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abdul & José about?
During Timor's brutal occupation by Indonesia thousands of children were stolen, as were many of the country's resources. This is 'Jose' Abdul Rahman's story. In 1978 Jose, eight at the time, was h...
Who directed Abdul & José?
Abdul & José was directed by Lurdes Pires.
How long is Abdul & José?
Abdul & José has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Abdul & José released?
Abdul & José was released on February 10, 2019 in theaters.