The Act of Killing
July 19, 2013·1h 57min·Rated NR
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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.
Director:Joshua OppenheimerCast:Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik,
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.
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Original Title
The Act of Killing
Status
Released
Release Date
07/19/2013
Original Language
Danish
Production Country
Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom
Budget
$1,000,000.00
Revenue
$722,714.00
