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The Act of Killing

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.

Status
Released
Origin country
ID
Release Date
Budget:
$1,000,000.00
Revenue:
$722,714.00
Companies
Final Cut for Real
Piraya Film
Novaya Zemlya
Spring Films