The Act of Killing
2012
Movie Information
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.
Release Date
November 1, 2012
Director
Joshua Oppenheimer
Runtime
1h 57m
Cast
Anwar CongoHerman KotoSyamsul ArifinIbrahim SinikYapto SoerjosoemarnoSafit PardedeJusuf KallaAdi ZulkadrySuryonoHaji Marzuki
Production
Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films
Genres
DocumentaryHistory