The Act of Killing
7.7/10
1hr 57mins
Country:ID
2012
Documentary
Spoken Languages: Bahasa indonesia
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, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.
Budget
$1,000,000.00
Production companies
Final Cut for Real, Piraya Film, Novaya Zemlya, Spring Films
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1hr 57mins
Rating
7.7/10
Release Date
2012-11-01
