The Act of Killing

Name: The Act of Killing
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Released: 2012-11-01
Duration: 117 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

7.7

November 1, 2012

1h 57m

Documentary History

"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.