The Diplomat Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Diplomat.
The Diplomat Ending Explained: For 24 years East Timor's freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta campaigned to secure independence for his country, a Portuguese colony invaded by Indonesia in 1975. Directed by Tom Zubrycki, this 2000 documentary film stars Ali Alatas (Self (archive footage)), alongside Bill Clinton as Self (archive footage), Xanana Gusmão as Self, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibe as Self (archive footage). Rated 4/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Diplomat?
For 24 years East Timor's freedom fighter and Nobel Peace Prize winner José Ramos Horta campaigned to secure independence for his country, a Portuguese colony invaded by Indonesia in 1975. The Diplomat takes up Ramos Horta's story in the final dramatic stages of his long journey - the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, the referendum to determine East Timor's future, the overwhelming vote for independence, the devastating carnage that ensued, the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers, and Ramos Horta's final triumphant return to his homeland.
Tom Zubrycki's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Ali Alatas (Self (archive footage))'s journey. The Diplomat takes up Ramos Horta's story in the final dramatic stages of his long journey - the fall of Indonesia's President Suharto, the referendum to determine East Timor's future, the overwhelming vote for independence, the devastating carnage that ensued, the intervention of United Nations peacekeepers, and Ramos Horta's final triumphant return to his homeland.
How Does Ali Alatas (Self (archive footage))'s Story End?
- Ali Alatas: Ali Alatas's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Bill Clinton (Self (archive footage)): Bill Clinton's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Xanana Gusmão (Self): Xanana Gusmão's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Diplomat Mean?
The ending of The Diplomat brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Ali Alatas's story may not satisfy all audiences.