The Act of Killing
7.7|2012|1h 57m| ID
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, 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.
Genres: Documentary
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Votes: 698
Production Companies: 
Final Cut for Real
Piraya Film
Novaya Zemlya
Spring Films
