The Act of Killing (2012)

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

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

Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Release Date: 2012-11-08

Country: Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom

Ratings: 7.652 / 10 (745 votes)

Runtime: 159 mins