The Act of Killing
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
DocumentaryHistory
7.7
7.7+12
2h 39m
November 8, 2012
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.
Director
Joshua Oppenheimer
Cast
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