The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

7.7 2012 | 117 min

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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.

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

Budget

$1,000,000

Revenue

$722,714

Released

November 8, 2012

Popularity

1.7

PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Final Cut for Real
Final Cut for Real
Piraya Film
Piraya Film
Novaya Zemlya
Novaya Zemlya
Spring Films
Spring Films
COUNTRY & LANGUAGE

Production Countries:

Denmark Norway United Kingdom

Spoken Languages:

Indonesian
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