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. 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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