The Act of Killing
2012 • Documentary | History
7.669 (760)
Joshua Oppenheimer
Director
Status
Released
Release date
November 8, 2012
Duration
117 Min
Language
da
Popularity
1.623
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$722,714
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. 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.
