The Act of Killing
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.
Average Score : 77
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
Status: Released
Release Date: 2012-11-08
Geners Documentary History
Production Companies Final Cut for Real Piraya Film Novaya Zemlya Spring Films
Production Countries Denmark,Norway,United Kingdom,
Run time: 117 minutes
Budget: $1,000,000
Revenue: $722,714
