TMDB Score
7.7/10
Popularity
2
2012
1h 57m
The Act of Killing
"A story of killers who win and the society they build."
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AI Analysis
"A perfect blend of style and substance that rewards repeat viewings. This film is a 77% match for your taste."
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.
Top 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
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Quick Facts
Director
Joshua Oppenheimer
Language
DA
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$722,714
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