The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing (2012)

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

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.

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  • Release Date: 2012-11-01
  • Runtime: 1h 57min
  • Director: Joshua Oppenheimer

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    Cast

    • Anwar Congo

      Self - Executioner in 1965

    • Herman Koto

      Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

    • Syamsul Arifin

      Self - Governor of North Sumatra

    • Ibrahim Sinik

      Self - Newspaper Publisher

    • Yapto Soerjosoemarno

      Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

    • Safit Pardede

      Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

    • Jusuf Kalla

      Self - Vice President of Indonesia

    • Adi Zulkadry

      Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

    • Suryono

      Self - Anwar's Neighbor

    • Haji Marzuki

      Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

    • Haji Anif

      Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

    • Rahmat Shah

      Self - Member of Parliament

    • Sakhyan Asmara

      Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport

    • Soaduon Siregar

      Self

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