The Act of Killing - (2012)Released

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 Countries

DenmarkNorwayUnited KingdomIndonesia

Production Companies

Final Cut for RealPiraya FilmNovaya ZemlyaSpring Films

Spoken Languages

Bahasa indonesia

Release Date

2012-11-01

Budget

1000000