The Act of Killing
# A story of killers who win, and the society they build.
📜 Overview:
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres, from gangster epics to musicals. 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.
💵 Budget: USD
1,000,000
🌏 Languages Available:
Indonesian
📆 Date Released:
2012-11-01
⌚ Running Time:
117 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.666
Beloved Cast
Self - Executioner in 1965
Anwar Congo
Self - Gangster & Paramilitary Leader
Herman Koto
Self - Governor of North Sumatra
Syamsul Arifin
Self - Newspaper Publisher
Ibrahim Sinik
Self - Leader of Pancasila Youth
Yapto Soerjosoemarno
Self - Local Paramilitary Leader
Safit Pardede
Self - Vice President of Indonesia
Jusuf Kalla
Self - Fellow Executioner in 1965
Adi Zulkadry
Self - Anwar's Neighbor
Suryono
Self - Member of North Sumatra Parliament
Haji Marzuki
Self - Paramilitary Leader & Businessman
Haji Anif
Self - Member of Parliament
Rahmat Shah
Self - Deputy Minister of Youth & Sport
Sakhyan Asmara
Self
Soaduon Siregar
