The Act of Killing

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.

Genre:

Documentary, History

Duration:

159 min

Cast:

Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin

Quality:

HD

Director:

Joshua Oppenheimer

Release:

2012

Country:

Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom

Rating:

7.7