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The Act of Killing

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

Starring: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Writer: N/A

Release Date:
November 8, 2012
Ratings:
7.7 / 10
Director:
Joshua Oppenheimer
Companies:
Final Cut for Real

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.