The Act of Killing

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.

Tagline:

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

Country:

DK

Genre:

Documentary, History

Released:

2012-11-08

Languages:

Indonesian

Companies:

Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films