

The Act of Killing (2012)
NR 1h 57m 7.2/10 IMDb
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.
Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Cast: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik, Yapto Soerjosoemarno
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Hate crimes (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Sexual assault / rape (referenced)Torture
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