The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing (2012)

15
03/05/2013 (GB)
Documentary
1h 57m

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

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.”

  • Joshua OppenheimerDirector
  • Original Title

    Jagal

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Indonesian

  • Budget

    $1,000,000

  • Revenue

    $722,714

Keywords

  • corruption
  • indonesia
  • genocide
  • indonesian genocide
  • political documentary
  • social & cultural documentary

Top Billed Cast

Anwar Congo

Self - Executioner in 1965

Herman Koto

Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Syamsul Arifin

Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Ibrahim Sinik

Self - Newspaper Publisher

Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Safit Pardede

Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Jusuf Kalla

Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Adi Zulkadry

Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Suryono

Self - Anwar's Neighbor

Haji Marzuki

Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

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