The Act of Killing
A story of killers who win and the society they build.
Released 2012 • 13 years ago2h 39m14 cast members
- Documentary
- History
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.