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The Act of Killing

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The Act of Killing

A story of killers who win and the society they build.

7.7

1h 57m

2012

“A story of killers who win and the society they build.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Joshua Oppenheimer

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DocumentaryHistory

corruptionindonesiagenocideindonesian genocidepolitical documentarysocial & cultural documentary

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Cast & Crew

Anwar Congo

as Self - Executioner in 1965

Herman Koto

as Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Syamsul Arifin

as Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Ibrahim Sinik

as Self - Newspaper Publisher

Yapto Soerjosoemarno

as Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Safit Pardede

as Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Jusuf Kalla

as Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Adi Zulkadry

as Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Suryono

as Self - Anwar's Neighbor

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