The Act of Killing (2012)
11/01/2012 (DK) • 1h 57m
A story of killers who win, and the society they build.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Self - Executioner in 1965
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Self - Newspaper Publisher
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Self - Anwar's Neighbor
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