The Act of Killing
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
7.7117 min
DocumentaryHistory
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.
Movie Info
Release Date: 11/1/2012
Runtime: 117 min
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
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