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The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

7.7/10

1hr 57mins

Country:DK, ID, NO, GB

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