The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing

The Act of Killing

November 01, 2012 | 117 min

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.

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

Naomi Scott

Anwar Congo

Naomi Scott

Herman Koto

Naomi Scott

Syamsul Arifin

Naomi Scott

Ibrahim Sinik

Naomi Scott

Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Naomi Scott

Safit Pardede

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