The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

2012
2h 39min

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.

The Act of Killing

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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.
    Released
    November 2012
    Runtime
    2h 39min
    Budget
    $1,000,000
    Revenue
    $722,714
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Danish
    Production
    Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
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