The Act of Killing

Nov 1, 2012

1h 57m

★ 7.7

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

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, 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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Final Cut for Real

Piraya Film

Novaya Zemlya

Spring Films

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Cast

Self - Executioner in 1965

Anwar Congo

Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

Herman Koto

Self - Governor of North Sumatra

Syamsul Arifin

Self - Newspaper Publisher

Ibrahim Sinik

Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

Safit Pardede

Self - Vice President of Indonesia

Jusuf Kalla

Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

Adi Zulkadry

Self - Anwar's Neighbor

Suryono

Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

Haji Marzuki

Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

Haji Anif

Self - Member of Parliament

Rahmat Shah

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