The Act of Killing

Documentary

In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.”

"A story of killers who win, and the society they build."

Rating

7.7
691 votes

Popularity

1.3014

Runtime

117 min.

Budget (M$)

0.7 / 1ROI 70%

Status

Released

Release Date

11/1/2012

Credits

The Act of Killing

Anwar CongoSelf - Executioner in 1965

The Act of Killing

Herman KotoSelf - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

The Act of Killing

Syamsul ArifinSelf - Governor of North Sumatra

The Act of Killing

Ibrahim SinikSelf - Newspaper Publisher

The Act of Killing

Yapto SoerjosoemarnoSelf - Leader of Pancasila Youth

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