The Act of Killing
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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.
Storyline
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.
Released
2012
Runtime
1h 57min
Director
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$722,714
Status
Released
Language
Indonesian
Production
Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
Genre
