The Act of Killing (2012)
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
TMDb|7.7
08/11/2012• 2h 39mDocumentaryHistory
Overview
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.
Details
Status
Released
Original Language
DA
Director
Joshua Oppenheimer
Production Countries
DK
Spoken Languages
Indonesian
Production Companies
Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
Top Cast
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