The Act of Killing

7.7 / 10

The Act of Killing (2012)

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

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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Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films

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