The Act of Killing

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
159 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
159 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Nov 8, 2012
Season
2012
Average Score
77%
Mean Score
77%
Ratings
766
Popularity
766
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
Genres
Documentary, History
Country
DK

Tags

corruption50%indonesia50%genocide50%indonesian genocide50%political documentary50%social & cultural documentary50%

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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