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The Act of Killing

NR20122h 39mJoshua Oppenheimer
IMDb 8.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 92
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"A story of killers who win and the society they build."

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.

DocumentaryHistory
CorruptionIndonesiaGenocideIndonesian GenocidePolitical DocumentarySocial & Cultural Documentary

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What is The Act of Killing (2012) about?

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.

Who stars in The Act of Killing?

The Act of Killing stars Anwar Congo (Self - Executioner in 1965), Herman Koto (Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader), Syamsul Arifin (Self - Governor of North Sumatra), Ibrahim Sinik (Self - Newspaper Publisher), Yapto Soerjosoemarno (Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth). The film was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer.

How long is The Act of Killing?

The Act of Killing has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated NR.

Is The Act of Killing worth watching?

The Act of Killing holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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