The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

id
PG-13

7.7

November 2012

Documentary

In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.”

Runtime:

1 hour 57 minutes

Status:

Released

Original Language:

id

Budget:

$1,000,000.00

Revenue:

$722,714.00

Cast