The Act of Killing
The Act of Killing
7.7
|November 1, 2012|1h 57m|Movie
DocumentaryHistory

Storyline

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.

Top Cast

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Anwar Congo

Self - Executioner in 1965

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Herman Koto

Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader

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Syamsul Arifin

Self - Governor of North Sumatra

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Ibrahim Sinik

Self - Newspaper Publisher

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Yapto Soerjosoemarno

Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth

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Safit Pardede

Self - Local Paramilitary Leader

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Jusuf Kalla

Self - Vice President of Indonesia

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Adi Zulkadry

Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965

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Suryono

Self - Anwar's Neighbor

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Haji Marzuki

Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament

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Haji Anif

Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman

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Rahmat Shah

Self - Member of Parliament

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Sakhyan Asmara

Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport

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Soaduon Siregar

Self

Director

Joshua Oppenheimer

Status

Released

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