A story of killers who win and the society they build.
The Act of Killing (2012)
7.7/10 · 7561h 57mDocumentary, History
Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer
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.
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Top cast
- Anwar CongoSelf - Executioner in 1965
- Herman KotoSelf - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
- Syamsul ArifinSelf - Governor of North Sumatra
- Ibrahim SinikSelf - Newspaper Publisher
- Yapto SoerjosoemarnoSelf - Leader of Pancasila Youth
- Safit PardedeSelf - Local Paramilitary Leader
